‘Scariest thing I’ve done’– GK Barry on downing prosecco before posing for ‘terrifying’ shoot

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Amazon MGM Studios Distribution heads to content market Mipcom, Oct. 24-27, with a lengthy slate of series and films. Series include apocalyptic drama “Earth Abides,” the final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the revitalized “Gladiators” format and the “Are You Smarter Than…” format.

Addie Morfoot Contributor MSNBC Films has acquired Errol Morris‘ immigration control documentary “Separated.” Focusing on the Trump administration’s inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, the docu had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August, which was followed by a screening at the Telluride Film Festival in September. Based on NBC News political and national correspondent Jacob Soboroff’s 2020 book, “Separated: Inside an American Tragedy,” the 93-minute film merges interviews with U.S. government officials and narrative vignettes tracing one migrant family’s plight.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Charles Barkley is getting ready to take on a brand new game. The basketball great, whose talent on the court and behind the camera was established during 16 seasons in the NBA and nearly a quarter-century as an analyst for Warner Bros. Discovery, wants to get into the business of producing a broader range of content — some of it tied to sports, and some of it linked to popular culture.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “The Room Next Door,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Maria” and “The Brutalist” and “A Real Pain” are among the films featuring at the 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS. The Festival’s fall midseason event will take place from Oct. 30 – Nov.

Jack Dunn Jason Davis, founder of Australian talent firm Unbridled Management, has joined Los Angeles-based management company 5X Media as a partner and manager. Before joining 5X, Davis sold Unbridled in 2018 to join the Australian financial service Afterpay as a key strategic digital creator and celebrity brand amplification adviser.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor CNN on Tuesday morning will take its second swing at trying to boost revenue from streaming video and digital content. Most users of CNN.com will likely see no change in the experience they have each time they visit CNN.com, one of the biggest news sites in digital media. Heavy users, however, will be asked to consider starting a subscription to the site, which will begin to offer more content behind a paywall that executives at the Warner Bros.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Frankie Valli is speaking out amid concerns over his health, telling fans that nobody is forcing him to perform against his will. Videos of the 90-year-old Four Seasons frontman have gone viral on social media platforms like TikTok in recent weeks due to the singer appearing frail and disoriented on stage. The videos sparked widespread concern among Valli’s fans, with some wondering if the singer was being forced to perform and others accusing his team of committing elder abuse.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italy’s MIA market — dedicated to international TV series, animation, feature films and documentaries — is set for its 10th edition with 60 projects from 90 countries ready to be unveiled to potential partners. The Oct.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Spirit Halloween is kicking off spooky season by trolling “Saturday Night Live” after the NBC sketch comedy series aired a Spirit Halloween parody during the Season 50 premiere. The fake commercial had cast members like Chloe Fineman roasting the Halloween store for “providing vulnerable communities with the things they need most: Wigs that give you a rash, single-use fog machines and costumes of famous characters tweaked just enough to avoid a lawsuit.” The official X account for Spirit Halloween responded by giving “SNL” its own costume tweaked just enough to avoid a lawsuit.

Jack Dunn A24 has released the trailer for its new erotic thriller “Babygirl,” which debuted in competition at the 81st Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30 and will open in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day from A24. Nicole Kidman won the best actress prize at Venice for her performance in the film.

Barbie star stepped out in an elevated version of leggings and a hoodie. In lieu of stretchy pants, opted for a soft, stretchy maxi dress (possibly or one of its dupes) and topped the piece off with a cozy open cardigan that is much more chic than your average zip-up.

Shawnmila fans, you might want to sit down for this!

Britney Spears literally set her face on fire! WHAT?!

EXCLUSIVE: UK indie feature Worry Time, written by and starring Emma Paetz (Pennyworth) and produced by and co-starring Ben Aldridge (Fleabag) has wrapped shoot in London.

EXCLUSIVE: Viaplay is launching a collection of eleven documentaries about three time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

Former sales exec Tobias Pausinger has been appointed programme manager of the Berlin Film Festival’s long-running Berlinale Talents initiative with immediate effect.He will be part of a dual leadership team running the talent development initiative alongside Project Manager Nikola Joetze. He takes over the position from Florian Weghorn, who was appointed Chief of Staff in July 2024.

Ireland has bolstered its support for local film production with the introduction of a 40% tax incentive for lower to mid-range features led by Irish creative talent.

Operation Mincemeat, the most recent Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, will open on Broadway in 2025 after two sold-out years (and counting) on the West End.

Nicole Kidman‘s Romy has been a “good girl” — so says Harris Dickinson‘s character Samuel in the official trailer for Babygirl, the buzzy Halina Reijn erotic thriller about a high-powered executive who engages in an illicit romance with her intern.

Disney+ shared some early footage from its upcoming original Spanish series Return To Las Sabinas (Regreso a Las Sabinas) this morning at Iberseries in Madrid. 

Oasis real estate when they purchased an abandoned train station back in 2007.Tim Collis and his husband Ryan Phelps bought a derelict Victorian master house and waiting room at Cromford Railway Station in Derbyshire, completely oblivious to the fact that it featured on the cover art for Oasis’ iconic 1995 single ‘Some Might Say’.Despite being an Oasis fan, Collis said was only after they spotted the artwork for the Number One single inside the Grade II-listed property that they realised how significant it was, according to the Manchester Evening News.Following the news that Liam and Noel Gallagher would be reforming for their ‘OASIS LIVE ’25’ UK and Ireland reunion tour – in addition to North American that have just been announced – Collis said more fans have been making the pilgrimage to the site.“The guy who was selling it to us never even mentioned it, but he must have known because he had the photo,” he said.“We’ve had a lot of Oasis fans coming over the last couple of years and we’ve seen a big surge since the reunion was announced too. It’s gone berserk.