Rome MIA New Chief Gaia Tridente on Boosting the Curated Content Market’s International Standing

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “La Mesías,” from “Veneno” creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, drinks deep from Catholic tradition from its very title — literally, “The Female Messiah” — to iconography  and focus on faith.  Another awaited Movistar+ series, “The Left-Handed Son,” created by “The Plague” screenwriter Rafael Cobos, was presented to the press in July against a spectacular backdrop taking in, just across a waterway, Seville’s iconic Torre de Oro and, a little further away, the Giralda bell tower of Seville’s Cathedral. In line with platform production trends the world over, rather than playing down local elements, Movistar+ is playing them up. For the Telefonica SVOD/pay TV player in Spain, this has been a longterm philosophy, reaching back to its earliest series in 2017. 

EXCLUSIVE: Following the success on their hit HBO series Silicon Valley, Mike Judge and Alec Berg have found their next comedy to partner on. Sources tell Deadline Picturestart is financing and will produce Automated Trucking, a new feature film comedy based on an original idea from Judge and Berg. Judge will direct with Rob Turbovsky and Matteo Borghese penning the script.

Martin Scorsese gave a long shout-out to the NYFF and the art of cinema on stage at Avery Fisher Hall as the fest celebrated its 60th anniversary with the world premiere of his latest documentary, Personality Crisis: One Night Only. It followed a screening of Armageddon Time, another New York story by native New Yorker James Gray.

On Tuesday, Emmy nominee Bronson Pinchot made his triumphant return as Serge, wearing a blond wig, opposite the legendary Eddie Murphy in his first sighting on the Los Angeles set of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.It's been 38 years since the 63-year-old native New Yorker debuted his scene-stealing sassy art dealer with an inexplicable foreign accent in the 1984 original film.Bronson - whose character transformed into a weapons dealer in Beverly Hills Cop III in 1994 - was in the driver's seat of a convertible for the outdoor scene. Makeover alert! On Tuesday, Emmy nominee Bronson Pinchot (R) made his triumphant return as Serge, wearing a blond wig, opposite the legendary Eddie Murphy (L) in his first sighting on the Los Angeles set of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley Hilarious: It's been 38 years since the 63-year-old native New Yorker (L) debuted his scene-stealing sassy art dealer with an inexplicable foreign accent in the 1984 original filmThe 61-year-old Oscar nominee produces and reprises his role as the street-smart police detective from Detroit, who returns to California to investigate corruption within the Beverly Hills Police Department.In the backseat of the convertible were Independent Spirit Award winner Taylour Paige and two-time Emmy winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Rebecca Souw Achieving a balance between artistic creativity and commercial appeal has been a key component of the success of the Korean film and TV industries, said senior executives at the Asin Contents & Film Market, held this week as part of the Busan International Film Festival. Leading U.S. producer Ted Hope said that “Being audience focused but ambitiously creating authored work,” is significant and that Korean filmmakers are able to tap into a wide range of emotions. Yang Yoomin, a Korean producer who has worked with hit filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, explained why such a discussion was important. She gave the examples of the Hong Kong and Japanese film industries which have both at times enjoyed international success, but which have recently been eclipsed. Hope said that Hong Kong films and Japanese animation are at opposite ends of the spectrum stretching from commerce and art films, but said that Korean stories demonstrate a balance between authorship and audience-focused approaches.

Kate Moss has been spotted partying with former The Pogues star Shane MacGowan and his wife Victoria Mary Clarke, at Shane's new art exhibition at the Andipa art gallery in London. The supermodel and icon, 48, posed up a storm on Tuesday as she stood behind Shane, 64, who is now in a wheelchair after suffering ailing health after years of hard partying. Since his successful career with The Pogues, who are responsible for the iconic Christmas hit Fairytale of New York, Shane has become an accomplished artist, and his works were set to sell for up to £32,000 at the exhibition.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Former RAI CEO Fabrizio Salini – who prior to running the Italian pubcaster held top posts at Sky, Fox International Channels, and Discovery Italy – has joined Italy’s Minerva Pictures, which is stepping up its expansion from film into the realms of TV and streaming content. The veteran TV exec will become a board member at Rome-based Minerva, the production, digital publishing and distribution company headed by Gianluca Curti. Minerva has been branching out into TV since 2019 when Santo Versace, who is the older brother of Gianni and Donatella Versace, decided to invest in the company, becoming chairman of its board. Salini, besides joining the Minerva board, will be in charge of the company’s “business activities with broadcasters and streamers,” said Curti, who added that the exec has a mandate to explore opportunities that go beyond film, TV series and docs.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent French production powerhouse Studiocanal is moving into the Italian production market by joining forces with Rome-based shingle Elsinore Film with plans to co-develop and coproduce a slate of scripted and unscripted content for the Italian and international market. Elsinore Film is a boutique outfit headed by Annamaria Morelli (pictured, left), a former head of production at Italian streamer TimVision, who is known for her scouting activity. Morelli has had a hand in shepherding “Skam Italia,” the Italian adaptation of the Nordic drama series that’s a hit in Italy. She was more recently among producers of “Amanda,” a quirky teen dramedy about female friendship by newcomer Carolina Cavalli, that launched positively in September from the Venice fest’s Horizons section. 

Emily Ratajkowski has released a new collection for her lingerie and swimwear line Inamorata just in time for autumn.The 31-year-old brunette pinup was seen in several new images shares to Instagram on Tuesday as she hawked the new leopard print underthings that included a bra, panties and dress.The single star - who is rumoured to be dating Brad Pitt as she divorces husband Sebastian Bear-McClard - wore her dark hair down over her bare shoulders as she oozed sensuality.  All good: Emily Ratajkowski has released a new collection for her lingerie and swimwear line Inamorata just in time for autumn She has a bustling career: The 31-year-old brunette pinup was seen in several new images shares to Instagram on Tuesday as she hawked the new leopard print underthings that included a bra, panties and dressIn some of the new images she had on a push-up bra with small, low on the hips briefs.And in another shot, the New York City resident had on a very sheer dress that hugged her very tiny waistline and hips. Underneath was a matching bra.

The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected 10 participants for the 2nd Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native American filmmakers, journalists and media artists in the field of unscripted film and television.

A post shared by @chuckychuckdgafEarlier this year, Run The Jewels‘ Killer Mike has opened up about a new pro-marijuana documentary he’s been working on.Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike is a new docu-series where Mike discusses the “impact and evolution” of cannabis culture, the history of marijuana and its legalisation in states such as Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York.Speaking to Consequence about what viewers can expect from the series, Mike said: “They’re going to further expand what they know in terms of seeing what’s out there on the horizon in terms of advocacy and creating equity and fairness around marijuana. In terms of people that have been sentenced and charged for things, what will happen next in terms of opportunities for them as the world blossoms.“There’s something to learn about how veterans that are coping with PTSD have dealings with marijuana advocacy.

Ahead of the release of his next album, It’s Only Me, on October 14, Lil Baby has shared a new single from the project called “Heyy” along with its cover art and tracklist. If you read it in a text message, the word “Heyy” could come off as shy or even noncommital.

Bella Hadid looked thrilled to receive a painting by artist Said Elatab of her father Mohamed while on a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Marc Kalman in New York. Ahead of her 26th birthday on Sunday, the model was seen smiling as she accepted a portrait of her dad from the Middle Eastern artist, who is based in Paterson, New Jersey.As she carried the piece of art, which featured her real estate developer rocking a suit and his signature black glasses, the Vogue cover girl looked effortlessly chic in a denim jacket, a blue hoodie, a grey t-shirt and jeans.

Viola Davis thought she was "too big" and "too black" to find success in the arts. The 57-year-old actress is one of the biggest stars in the movie industry - but Viola still remembers doubting herself during her time at The Juilliard School, a performing arts conservatory in New York City. She shared: "I felt I came in with a wrong palette.

Netflix hit series ‘Inventing Anna’ said she got “exactly what I wanted” after being released from prison to house arrest in a Manhattan apartment. Anna Sorokin, 31, conned her way into New York’s high society by posing as a socialite with a £59 million fortune, culminating in a 2019 prison sentence for swindling US banks, hotels, and friends. Known as Anna Delvey, she collected investment for a planned members-only arts club, but funds were instead used to bankroll her luxury life of five-star hotels, private jet flights, and designer clothes - all inspiring the hit Netflix series starring Julia Garner and Anna Chlumsky.

Manori Ravindran International Editor BBC Film boss Eva Yates has set out her new editorial team, with the BFI’s Kristin Irving joining as a commissioning executive, and Anu Henriques boarding as a development executive. Meanwhile, Claudia Yusef has been named commissioning executive, expanding her responsibilities across development and production. Irving was a senior production and development executive at the BFI’s Film Fund. She formerly worked in a number of development roles including for production company Portobello Pictures on films such as Pawel Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning “Ida.” She also worked across sales at sister company, Fandango Portobello. At the BFI she has exec produced films including “Rye Lane,” “A Gaza Weekend” and “The Origin.” She joins BBC Film in November.

Paris Hilton went out undercover at the Melrose Flea Market on Sunday.The 41-year-old socialite covered up in a silver wig paired with a black hat and heart shaped sunglasses, as she walked around the market in disguise. She dressed casually in an Asian character graphic t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers.  Undercover heiress: Paris Hilton went out undercover at the Melrose Flea Market on Sunday Blonde ambition: Her incognito look was vastly different from her normal signature blonde do The heiress bought some fun character art while shopping at the flea market. She captioned her posted 'bought some sick pieces of art from@icinhasan', as she encouraged fans to checkout his work by adding a link to the artist website. Her favorite character seemed to be tweety bird, as she posed for a solo picture with the character's artwork, captioning 'Love my new Tweety Bird'  This fun outing comes weeks after the star lost her six-year-old chihuahua Diamond Baby.

A 'reformed' Salford gangster known as One Punch Doyle has been released from prison on licence after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for plotting to flood the north west with drugs.

No matter how good we might be at cooking, mastering the art of a perfectly poached egg can be a long and painful process.