Martin Scorsese Set To Shoot Ancient Shiprecks Doc That Will Bring Him Back to His Sicilian Roots

Invention Studios has launched two film and television development programs in Australia and Kenya dedicated to supporting top local writers and creators and bringing their projects to the world market. “We are thrilled to be expanding our international work to find the greatest emerging creators capable of developing wildly original and world-class movies and shows,” said Invention CEO Nicholas Weinstock.

K.J. Yossman Another screen project about Iran’s Royal Family is in the works. “Queen Cleopatra” director Tina Gharavi is set to co-direct a new drama series titled “The Shah, The Spy, The Madman” alongside series creator Shahriar William Raee.

Lexi Carson Film, television and media financing firm BondIt Media Capital has closed a new credit facility of $60 million with the option to increase to $100 million, from Keystone National Group, a private credit fund and investment advisory firm. The new facility is aimed at refinancing an existing credit facility, that has been a key factor in BondIt’s growth over the last six years.

Billy Bragg has spoken to NME about what to expect from the activism, political discussion and live music from the Left Field at Glastonbury 2024 – hoping to “put forward a vision of a better world” ahead of the General Election.The Left Field area is organised and co-founded by the punk-folk icon Bragg and Juliet Wills, and was first designed in the year 2000 to promote left-wing politics and political action; a place for Glasto-goers to “recharge your activism”.This year’s line-up will see performances from the likes of English Teacher, Bob Vylan, Sprints, Billy Nomates, Trampolene, Lottery Winners and Pillow Queens, as well as talks and debates around subjects including trans liberation, the Israel and Palestine conflict, the post office scandal, immigration and the housing crisis.A post shared by Glastonbury Left Field (@glastoleftfield)“There’s a general election coming [on July 4], and that’s why we’re looking at these issues,” Bragg told NME. “Housing, immigration, accountability – we’re looking at trans rights as well.

Liam Neeson’s 2021 film, The Ice Road, has arrived on Netflix, and viewers are talking about the film’s ending.As per a synopsis from Netflix, the film centres around the collapse of a “remote diamond mine…in far northern Canada.”A “‘big-rig’ ice road driver,” played by Neeson, must “lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners,” the synopsis adds.Neeson’s character must “contend with thawing waters and a massive storm, they discover the real threat is one they never saw coming.”Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, the film’s life-or-death mission has captured audiences once more, with the film creeping up the streaming platform’s streaming charts in recent days.Here’s the ending to the film explained – warning: spoilers ahead!Initially Neeson’s character, Mike – an ice truck driver – and his mechanic brother Gurty (Marcus Thomas) think they’re simply on a mission to rescue some trapped miners from a collapsed Manitoba diamond mine. They were hired by Jim Goldenrod (Laurence Fishburne) who tells them a methane explosion left the miners in mortal danger.Together with Goldenrod, Gurty, Tantoo (Amber Midthunder), and Varnay (Benjamin Walker), the small group must drive three heavy trucks across miles of frozen water that’s already starting to melt.

The Hunger Games prequel movie, The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes is now on Amazon prime and fans are once again discussing the ending – specifically if Lucy Gray Baird dies.In the prequel to The Hunger Games, a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is seen decades before becoming the tyrannical President of Panem. We see him battling his instincts between good and evil as he mentors Lucy Gray Baird in the 10th Hunger Games.Here’s everything you need to know about the film’s ending.The District 12 Covey girl (Rachel Zegler) is drawn in the Reaping for the 10th annual Hunger Games.

Robert Fripp and The Jesus And Mary Chain‘s Jim and William Reid are among a host of artists who have launched a lawsuit against the PRS over songwriter royalties.The case is centred around how the organisation handles royalties from live performances, with the artists accusing the PRS of levying high administration costs for smaller songwriters while giving preferential treatment to bigger acts.The group of songwriters have joined forces with PACE Rights Management, a global operation that covers direct licensing of live public performance rights (the right to publicly perform a composer’s music and/or lyrics by way of live performance), in the case.The group are also pushing for the right of music writers and publishers to efficiently direct license their live public performance rights, without having to go through the PRS.Direct licensing would allow writers and publishers to benefit from fewer deductions from their royalty income, faster royalty payments and greater transparency throughout the process, they claim. They also argue that the PRS is deliberately withholding information from its members about the deductions from their royalty income when their rights are licensed internationally via the organisation.In a statement, the group said: “Regretfully, after years of PRS refusing to discuss or constructively engage with these issues – including the withdrawal of Live Performance rights, the lack of transparency around international deductions, and the operation of the Major Live Concert Service – we have been left with no option but to seek redress through the courts.“The ball is now firmly in PRS’s court.

Scarlett Johansson has opened up about her disagreement with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI after they allegedly used a voice similar to hers for a new ChatGPT system.Back in May, the actor claimed that when she heard the system’s new voice option, named ‘Sky’, she and her friends and family noticed a similarity between their voices. As a result, she complained to OpenAI, and the voice option was removed.Now, speaking at the release of her new film Fly Me To The Moon, the Black Widow star addressed her clash with the company, and the need for legislation in AI to protect people.“We’re all waiting and supporting the passing of legislation to protect everybody’s individual rights,” she said (via Sky News).

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Numerous celebrities didn't have a place to call home before reaching worldwide fame and a life of luxury. With the lavish lives of today's biggest celebs, it's hard to imagine them living any differently. There are many A-listers who were homeless at some point in their lives before getting their big break.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Greg Gutfeld is going to get a workout during the Republican National Convention. The Fox News opinion host will hold forth in front of a live studio audience at 11 p.m. on each night of the RNC, slated to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 to July 18.

K.J. Yossman Fremantle has inked a first-look deal with Nevermind Pictures, the production company set up by Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer and Maggie McLean, which will see the super indie become the primary home for all of Nevermind’s projects in film and TV. The new deal, which spans a multi-year period, will see Nevermind working closely with Fremantle’s global drama division and international distribution team, FMI, for TV titles.

Jack Dunn It’s Christmas in June! Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for the yuletide action-adventure “Red One,” starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons as Saint Nick. Per the official synopsis, “After Santa Claus (Simmons) – Code Name: ‘Red One’ – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.” In the trailer, Johnson takes an ordinary Hot Wheels car from a toy store and turns it into a full-sized Chevy Corvette using some space-aged Christmas technology.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Perhaps no one knows the importance of portable gaming as much as a world-touring artist whose choice of relaxation is delving into the world of gameplay. That’s why Post Malone, currently on the tail end of his “If Ya’ll Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” tour, teamed up with Backbone to create a limited-edition version of their popular smartphone gaming controllers.

EXCLUSIVE: ZDF Studios’ Off the Fence, the company behind Netflix’s BAFTA and Oscar-winning doc My Octopus Teacher, has taken worldwide rights outside of Canada to Resident Orca, a documentary from first-time feature directors Sarah Sharkey Pearce and Simon Schneider.

Gena Rowlands, whose stellar roster of film roles includes performances in A Woman Under the Influence, Faces and Gloria, has Alzheimer’s disease and is “in full dementia,” her son Nick Cassavetes says.

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out? No—the hairstyle is a classic for a reason—but this summer, the girls are onto something new: the “kitty cut,” which creates lots of volume in fine hair.When it comes to hairstyle trends lately, there's no getting around layers. It's why haircuts like the “,” “,” and “” are so popular right now. What these cuts all have in common—besides being named after animals—is that they add incredible volume.

wearing tailored black capris to a screening of her new film Kinds of Kindness on June 24 in London. She paired them with an orange-red V-neck sweater layered over a light blue oxford with classic black stilettos completing the schoolboy-inspired look. The Oscar-winner wore her hair in a messy bun accessorized with a skinny headband, with a natural beat and a dark red manicure.Capris—specifically skinny capris that reach just below the knee—have come back in a major way over the past year or so, and have now officially reached peak trend status.

and love train continues, with the Tortured Poet responding to following her London Eras Tour show (in which he also praised her “gigantic” boyfriend).“Dear [Taylor Swift],” posted Grant on June 23. “You have an incredible show, an amazing and v hospitable team and excellent if gigantic boyfriend (#tequilashots.).