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Naman Ramachandran A first trailer has been unveiled for Toronto selection “Salt Lake,” Kasia Rosłaniec’s exploration of late-life desire and emancipation. In the film, 64-year-old Helena announces her intention to pursue sexual experiences with other men – much to the shock of her husband of 40 years. The cast includes Katarzyna Butowtt, Krzysztof Stelmaszyk, Adam Ferency, Dorota Kolak, Dagmara Krasowska, Judyta Paradzińska and Jacek Poniedziałek. The film will screen at Toronto as part of Industry Selects – 10 titles chosen by festival programmers for their sales potential. It is produced by Warsaw-based Mañana in co-production with Common Ground Pictures from Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners behind “United States of Love,” which won a Silver Bear at Berlin in 2016. The project was presented at the Berlinale coproduction market 2020, received a Creative Europe – MEDIA development grant and Polish Film Institute production support. “Salt Lake” will be released in Poland in spring 2023.

Christopher Vourlias Building a bridge between American independent filmmakers and the European market is the goal of U.S. in Progress, which is hosted each year during the American Film Festival (AFF) in Wrocław, Poland. The event presents a carefully curated selection of roughly half a dozen American indie titles in the final stages of production to sales agents, distributors and festival programmers. This year’s edition takes place Nov. 9 – 11. Along with offering a showcase of those films for European buyers, U.S. in Progress each year invites leading Polish post-production companies to the event, with Fixafilm, Orka Studio, Black Photon, XANF and Soundflower Studio this year each offering a $10,000 in-kind award. That’s alongside a newly added $50,000 cash award being handed out by the Polish Film Institute, to be spent by the winning filmmaker on post-production, image, sound and/or VFX in Poland.

Holly Jones Coinciding with its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Warsaw-based New Europe Film Sales has provided Variety with an exclusive peek at the trailer for Chilean writer-director Fernando Guzzoni’s (“Jesus”) thriller, “Blanquita.” Based on the young witness at the center of the Spinak case, a scandal involving Chilean pedophilia and prostitution networks that rocked the country, the film grapples with morality and the struggle towards justice for those without means. In the film, Blanca (Laura López) leads investigators, and the public, on a baffling journey as she plants herself at the center of a trial against powerful politicians.

Ed Sheeran was joined at his Poland gig on Saturday night by Ukrainian band Antytila – watch them give a live debut of their collaborative remix of ‘2step’.Earlier this year Antytila reached out to Sheeran asking if they could perform remotely at the ‘Concert For Ukraine’ fundraiser event in Birmingham. Organisers refused because the event is “only able to focus on the humanitarian situation” and the band are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, but Sheeran did say he was going to be checking out their music.Following that, they released a collaborative remix of Sheeran’s track ‘2step’ in May, with Antytila sharing screenshots of conversations they’d had with Sheeran.“I’m up for whatever man, just please keep safe,” Sheeran wrote to the group.

Connor Cruise is killing it in the high seas.The fishing team of the adopted son of Hollywood heavyweights Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman took the grand prize at the Sarasota Slam tournament in Florida over the weekend by reeling in a massive Grouper.Cruise and company caught the fish on Friday, which is actually a Warsaw grouper to be exact, and had it on ice until the official weigh-in on Saturday.The crowd that had gathered along the docks roared when the presenter for the tournament announced the fish had tipped the scales at a whopping 301 pounds. The big catch: Connor Cruise (center), 27, and his fishing team reeled in a massive Warsaw grouper, which was good enough to win the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida Dressed in a gray and black camouflage hoodie, grey shorts and a matching baseball cap and sunglasses, Cruise and his team could be seen sharing hugs and high-fives upon the announcement that the fish's weight was good enough to be the winner.The four men then gathered together for some photos alongside their big catch.  'Got it done yesterday with the boys.

For Celtic fans, it ends a five year wait. And for Ange Postecoglou it will be his first taste of managing against the best club football has to offer in the Champions League group stage.

A flight passenger has shared a video of the terrifying moment that a window on his plane cracked. TikTok user Tristan was on flying a Poland Airlines flight from Warsaw to New York when the incident occurred.

Christopher Vourlias When she arrived in Warsaw just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Yanina Kucher — an entertainment industry veteran with more than a decade’s experience in her country’s film business — wasn’t prepared for an extended stay. She’d left first Kyiv, then Lviv, with her cousin’s wife and young niece in tow, traveling to neighboring Poland to wait out what she hoped would be a short-lived skirmish. Warsaw felt somehow familiar, less geographically and culturally removed than the alien metropolises of Western Europe. She had a personal and professional network in the Polish capital that was quick to find her a home. Yet her thoughts never strayed far from the war: to the parents who stubbornly refused to leave Kyiv; to the reports of the Russian army’s brutal, terrifying advance. “It’s every day,” she tells Variety. “I have friends who died in this war. I’m always in touch with my relatives and my friends.”

The Libertines have announced a special outdoor show in Margate that will take place on Wednesday (August 17).The four-piece, whose hotel The Albion Rooms is located in the Kent seaside town, will perform in the Oval Bandstand in the Cliftonville area of Margate at 4pm on Wednesday.Tickets for the exclusive matinée performance, as well as an after-party at The Albion Rooms, are on sale now via Dice.You can see the official poster for The Libertines’ Margate show below.A post shared by The Libertines (@thelibertines)Later this month, The Libertines will perform a special afternoon set at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth.You can see the band’s upcoming UK and European tour dates below.August17 – The Oval Bandstand, Margate18 – Saint-Nolff, Bretagne, FR19 – Aérodrome Guéret, Saint-Laurent, FR28 – Victorious Festival, SouthseaSeptember1 – Camp and Furnace, LiverpoolOctober21 – Cirque Royale, Brussels, BE24 – Le Zénith, Paris, FR26 – Carlswerk, Cologne, DE28 – Edel Optics Arena, Hamburg, DE30 – Union Scene, Drammen, NO31 – Annexet, Stockholm, SENovember1 – Vega, Copenhagen, DK3 – Zoom, Frankfurt, DE4 – Progresja, Warsaw, PL5 – Lucerna, Prague, CZ7 – Gasometer, Vienna, AT8 – Tonhalle, Munich, DE9 – X-Tra, Zurich, CH11 – Discoteca Alcatraz, Milano, IT13 – Den Atelier, Luxembourg, LU14 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, NLSpeaking to NME recently, Libertines drummer Gary Powell said that the band’s new album might “push the boat out a little more”.“The good thing is everybody’s been writing,” he said.

Raging John Hartson has taken aim at Josip Juranovic 's agent as the Celtic full back continues to be linked with a big money move away from the Scottish champions.

Manchester United have reportedly been told that Cody Gakpo will choose them over their Premier League rivals if the club can agree a deal with PSV Eindhoven.

Naman Ramachandran American narrative feature projects in rough or final cut seeking finishing funds are now invited to submit to the 2022 edition of U.S. in Progress, which takes place Nov. 9-11 during the 13th American Film Festival (Nov.8-13) in Wroclaw, Poland.

Marta Balaga Tom Hardiman’s feature debut “Medusa Deluxe,” which premiered at Locarno on Saturday, has already seduced multiple international distributors with its mixture of humor, grief and competitive hairdressing.Now Warsaw-based New Europe Film Sales has sealed further deals for the unusual murder mystery in Spain (Elastica Films), Benelux (Filmfreak), Scandinavia and the Baltics (NonStop Entertainment), Variety has learnt in exclusivity.As previously reported, A24 has acquired North American rights to the film, produced by Emu Films with the support of BFI, BBC Films, and Time Based Arts.MUBI holds the rights to U.K./Ireland, France, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, India and Southeast Asia. “The buyers are excited about ‘Medusa Deluxe’ because it’s a quirky, original piece of cinema which can appeal to younger audiences, especially since A24 and MUBI will lead the way on global marketing,” said New Europe Film Sales CEO, Jan Naszewski.Hardiman, a self-confessed hairdressing aficionado, has joined forces with celebrity hairstylist Eugene Souleiman in order to show a community struggling with tragic loss yet still striving for perfection.“There is this cathartic moment at one point, two people genuinely caring about each other, and you have this hairstyle with a boat on the top.

Priyanka Chopra left her family home to embark on an emotional journey, visiting Blue Dot Centers in Warsaw on a humanitarian mission with UNICEF.MORE: Nick Jonas pays tribute to wife Priyanka Chopra with show-stopping birthday celebrationThe actress detailed the heartwarming moments she spent with the various Ukrainian children who had been provided refuge at these camps.VIDEO: Priyanka Chopra shares heartwarming family videoShe visited and interacted with many of the kids who stayed there as well as several of the mothers and staff, who were predominantly Ukrainian and had fled the country.In several videos and photographs, she encapsulated her trip, showcasing the fun activities she engaged in, such as games and art, while listening to their stories also left her in tears.MORE: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are now fashion investorsPriyanka shared a lengthy message after her trip on social media, penning: "I met with so many women and children who are trying to cope with the horrors they have witnessed in this war.A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra)Priyanka visited a camp in Poland on a humanitarian trip"@unicef responded in Poland and in the region by ensuring that teams of psychologists are available to help mothers and children at the Blue Dot centres, the Child Development centres, the Education Hubs and other touch points." She continued: "One of the most effective tools in helping children regain a sense of normalcy is playful interaction.  It sounds so simple, but through play, children can find safety and respite, while also being able to explore and process what is happening in their lives.MORE: Priyanka Chopra goes on a hike with daughter Malti Marie – see the adorable photoMORE: Priyanka Chopra

Sting spoke out Saturday night during his concert in Warsaw, warning that democracy is under attack worldwide.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor“Bread and Salt,” which has been selected for Venice Film Festival’s Horizons section, has debuted its trailer. The film has been picked up by IKH Pictures Promotion for world sales.The film, the feature debut by director Damian Kocur, follows talented pianist Tymek, a student of the Warsaw Academy of Music, who returns to his home town for a vacation, a place where time has stood still. The central meeting point for local youth is the newly created kebab bar.

Naman Ramachandran “The Freedom Orchestra” (working title), a documentary film presented by Clive Myrie, will tell the story of Ukraine’s newly formed Freedom Orchestra. In the midst of the ongoing war with Russia, 75 of Ukraine’s noted musicians have come together to bring a message of defiance and hope.

Legia Warsaw have pulled out of signing Aberdeen defender David Bates for a six-figure fee despite the player undergoing a medical in Poland, according to reports.

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been keen to stress summer friendlies aren't about instant gratification rather their role in reaching the end goal.

Giorgos Giakoumakis proved his Celtic allegiance never sleeps as he was spotted wearing club colours at the birth of his daughter. The Greek striker was absent from Artur Boruc's testimonial friendly with Legia Warsaw last night on compassionate leave as his partner went into labour. His baby girl arrived this morning and Giakoumakis shared the news on social media with a heartwarming post.

Gavin Rossdale has been counting down the days until the release of his upcoming single, More Than Machines, and has been sharing teasers on social media over the last few weeks.MORE: Gavin Rossdale pens heartfelt message as he bids farewell to touringMost recently, the Bush frontman took to Instagram to share some lyrics of the song, alongside an arty shot of him performing on stage.The lyrics read: "We are more than machines. We are because we feel.