Love Island's Davide and Ekin-Su share big plans for 2024 including months of travelling

Martin Dale Contributor Paris-based TeamTO – one of Europe’s leading kids’ entertainment companies – is investing in new IP projects to broaden its global reach, while pioneering green production techniques that have set the standard for the French animation sector. The company, with a capacity of up to 700 staff, has developed a high-end production pipeline, primarily catering to kids animation series, such as the Emmy-nominated “Angelo Rules,” “Jade Armor” and “Behind the Beats,” as well as servicing third-party series, ranging from Hasbro’s “Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes” to Netflix hit “The Creature Cases,” recently nominated for an Annie award and a Kidscreen award.

Marta Balaga Thea Hvistendahl’s “Handling the Undead,” fresh off its Sundance premiere, has already scared multiple buyers into submission, Variety has found out exclusively. Starring “The Worst Person in the World’s” Renate Reinsve and sold by TrustNordisk, it has been picked up by Hungary (Vertigo Media), Benelux (September Film), Switzerland (Filmcoopi), France (KinoVista), Spain (Avalon Distribution), Korea (Pancinema), Japan (Tohokushinsha Film Corp.), Taiwan (Swallow Wings Films) and ANZ (Signature Entertainment). Neon Rated acquired North American and U.K.

William Earl Pauly Shore‘s performance as Richard Simmons is seeing the light of day, just days after plans for a feature film biopic were announced. A 10-minute short film starring Shore, titled “The Court Jester,” premiered at the Cabin in Park City on Friday. The event isn’t an official Sundance Film Festival screening, but was certainly positioned to draw in festival goers.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Already one of France’s most beloved and bankable actors (“The Stronghold”), Gilles Lellouche is about to graduate as a big-shot filmmaker five years after delivering his sophomore outing, “Sink or Swim,” a B.O. hit which lured more than four million moviegoers (over $35 million) in theaters.

Ben Croll Recently honored as one of Unifrance’s 10 to Watch, Franco-Moroccan filmmaker Sofia Alaoui will build on the rugged eeriness of her 2023 Sundance jury prize winner “Animalia” with “Tarfaya” – a slow-burn thriller that mines Morocco’s sweeping landscapes for ambient unease. Named for (and inspired by) a remote, coastal town on the country’s Saharan border, “Tarfaya” imagines a not-too-distant world of extreme atmospheric swings, of severe heat giving way to more intense storms, all while daily life trudges on.

Paul Mescal has confirmed he has finished filming the Gladiator sequel.Director Ridley Scott announced he had written the sequel for his 2000 original film back in 2021; by January 2023, Mescal was in talks to star in the film. The cast is also set to feature Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.Appearing on The Graham Norton Show last night (January 19), Mescal told Norton he had finished filming the day before, joking: “I survived it”.When Norton asked for a potential release date, Mescal first said: “Somebody’s going to assassinate me if I say anything further.”But then the actor relented, saying audiences might be able to see Gladiator 2 in “Thanksgiving this year”.Mescal also opened up about the casting process for the sequel, revealing he was performing A Streetcar Named Desire when he got the call.“I was doing Streetcar Named Desire and that’s when Sir Ridley Scott called and said, ‘do you wanna do this?’,” he recalled.“I was like, is the Pope Catholic? Yeah!”Scott has previously explained his thoughts on casting Mescal as the leading role in his upcoming movie, saying he came across the Irish actor through Normal People: “It’s not my kind of show but I saw four episodes in a row – boom, boom, boom.”“I was thinking, ‘Who the hell is this Paul Mescal?’,” he continued.

Skepta has teamed up with Idris Elba and Odumodublvck to create ‘Jangrova’, the first song from the Tribal Mark soundtrack. Check out the single below.Released yesterday (January 19), ‘Jangrova’ sees Skepta, Idris Elba and Odumodublvck rap in English and Nigerian Pidgin.

Drake has accused the media for “cashing out on negativity”.Earlier this week, the Canadian rap juggernaut shared a clip of retired American football coach Nick Saban talking about giving young people the space to recover, and allowing athletes second chances should they make a mistake. The video was pulled from a 2014 college football game press conference.“I feel strong about this now — really strong — about all the criticism out there of every guy that’s 19-years-old makes a mistake and you all kill him,” the coach said in the video.

Alex G has announced a record deal with RCA, along with details of a 2024 tour.The Pennsylvania indie musician had formerly been signed to Domino since 2015, with his most recent release being ‘God Save The Animals‘ (2022).Now following his RCA deal, Alex G will be touring across the US. Presale will begin on Tuesday (January 23) 10:00am local time here, whilst general sale will follow on Friday (January 26) at 10:00am local time here.

Normani has confirmed that her debut album is coming this year, teasing that it is “literally the best music she’s ever made”.Recently, the Atlanta singer attended this year’s Sundance Film Festival promoting Freaky Tales, in which she made her feature film debut. While walking the red carpet, she spoke to Deadline Hollywood about what else she’s been working on.“Yes, [there will be new music],” she said.

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late Annie Nightingale on social media.The legendary BBC broadcaster passed away on January 11 after “a short illness”. She was BBC Radio 1’s longest-serving DJ, and first female DJ on the station.Amidst tributes that have come pouring in for the DJ, McCartney has taken to social media to share his own.

comedian Babatúndé Aléshé and presenter Indiyah Polack will host the awards from the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on February 7. Tickets for the show are available here..@1ndiyah and @BabatundeComedy spill ALL the tea ☕️

Fans of The Masked Singer are on the edge of their seats as they attempt to unravel the mystery behind Bigfoot's identity. Despite the elaborate costume and cryptic clues, viewers are putting forward their theories, with two notable names emerging as prime suspects. Many fans are speculating that the celebrity behind the Bigfoot mask is none other than Jamie Laing, known for his appearances on Made in Chelsea and Strictly Come Dancing.

Crystal Hefner reveals in her memoir that she found “little spy holes” at the foot of her late husband’s bed, evidence he was taping his sexual escapades.“When I asked him about them, he just shrugged,” she writes in the new tell-all, “Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself,” out Jan. 23. “‘But what are they for?’ I asked.“‘I used to do a lot of filming,’ he said proudly.

It’s been a dramatic month for Denmark’s royal family, with Queen Margrethe announcing her abdication in favour of her elder son, the new King Frederik.

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong has ruled out the prospect of creating any spin-off show for his hit show, which recently collected a clutch of awards, six Emmys and four Golden Globes.

Prince Harry paid tribute to his mother Princess Diana on Friday night as he collected his ‘living legend of aviation’ award from John Travolta.

Meghan Markle was forced to miss her husband Prince Harry's award ceremony because 'one of their children became unwell', according to reports. On Friday evening, Harry, 39, received the 'living legend of aviation' award at a glitzy bash in LA.The award was presented to him by John Travolta, who is best-known for playing Danny Zuko in the iconic 1978 film, Grease. Harry's wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was thought to be attending, however, she was a no-show.

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has shared a cryptic post during the actress' reported feud with her Strictly Come Dancing partner. The 51-year-old Amanda claimed that her time on the show with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice left her with post traumatic stress disorder.

Bradley Walsh, the host of Gladiators, has built up an impressive fortune over his 30-year TV career. The popular presenter, who grew up in a council house, is back on our screens tonight with the BBC's reboot of the classic '90s show Gladiators. He's joined by his son, Barney Walsh, who also starred in their hit travel series, Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad.

A leading royal expert has explained where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be looking for inspiration when it comes to making money and regaining a popular status. And it is no further than the example set by Harry's cousin, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike.The popular and sporty duo are fresh from their annual work trip to Australia to promote Magic Millions and received endless praise during their loved-up appearances.