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Venice-Bound Cambodian Feature ‘Becoming Human’ Lands at Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Lights On has acquired world rights to Cambodian director Polen Ly’s debut feature “Becoming Human,” which…
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Celebrity
Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown to Executive Produce and Star in Holiday Comedy ‘Unexpected Christmas’ (EXCLUSIVE)
‘Tis the season for some funny family drama, as Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown get ready to have an “Unexpected Christmas.” Howery and…
Lifestyle
Lacoste Unveils Exclusive Activations in New York City Ahead of U.S. Open
Lacoste is getting into the swing of the U.S. Open. The French brand will be introducing a series of activations that engage its top…
Culture
Innovative Artists Entertainment Signs Comedian CP and Benji Brown (EXCLUSIVE)
Innovative Artists Entertainment has signed Comedian CP and Benji Brown for representation in all areas. Comedian CP is currently a writer…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino CEO Steps Down
MILAN – Valentino‘s chief executive officer Jacopo Venturini has exited the couture house. His last day was Wednesday. On Thursday,…
Celebrity
Dominik Moll’s ‘Case 137’ Acquired by Film Movement for North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Dominik Moll‘s Cannes competition title “Case 137” (“Dossier 137“) has been acquired by Film Movement for release in North America. Film…
Culture
Sinéad O’Connor Biopic in the Works From ‘Slow Horses’ Banner See-Saw Films and Producers of ‘Nothing Compares’ Doc (EXCLUSIVE)
A Sinéad O’Connor biopic is in development. Variety has learned that a film is in the works that will tell the story of the early life and…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Net-a-porter Alums Raise $1 Million for U.K.-based Egg and Sperm Health Supplement Company Ova
Egg and sperm health brand Ova has secured a $1 million pre-seed from Era VC, Ventures Together and Syndicate Room and angel investors…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Hugo Boss Hits the Court as Official Outfitter of Montauk’s Privé Padel
Hugo Boss is hitting the court this season with Montauk’s Privé Padel as the group’s official outfitter. The Germany-based fashion brand…
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Armenian Documentary ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Acquired in U.S. by Suncatcher, Watermelon (EXCLUSIVE)
Suncatcher Productions and Watermelon Pictures are partnering up for the U.S. release this fall of “There Was, There Was Not,” Emily…
Culture
Nicola Coughlan and ‘Derry Girls’ Co-Star Siobhan McSweeney Reunite in Trailer for National Theatre’s ‘Playboy of the Western World’ (EXCLUSIVE)
London’s National Theatre is banking on Irish star power this winter with its upcoming production of “The Playboy of the Western World,”…
Culture
‘Keep Quiet,’ Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Boarded by Visit Films for Sales Before Locarno World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
LOCARNO, Switzerland — Visit Films, the prestigious New York-based sales agent, has come on board of “Keep Quiet,”directed by Vincent…
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Marcelo Gomes’ Documentary About Dreams ‘Creatures of the Mind’ Acquired by Utopia Docs (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales agency Utopia Docs has acquired Brazilian filmmaker Marcelo Gomes’ “Creatures of the Mind,” which had its international premiere at…
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Golden Globe Nominated Producer Making Movies Sets Laura Birn, Oona Airola For Klaus Härö Directed ‘Blue Baby’ and Preps ‘Quiet Lake’ from Tonislav Hristov (EXCLUSIVE)
Golden Globe-nominated Klaus Härö (“The Fencer”) and twice Sundance-selected Tonislav Hristov (“The Good Postman,” “The Magic Life of V”)…
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Channing Tatum and Rebecca Wang Join ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ English Dub Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
Channing Tatum and Rebecca Wang have joined the English dub voice cast of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.” They join the…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Reebok to Release Second Tobe Nwigwe Collab Featuring a New Shoe Based Off Its BB 4000 II Sneaker
Reebok is set to launch the next chapter of its ongoing partnership with Tobe Nwigwe later this month. According to the athletic brand,…
Business
Anna Alarcón, Co-Star of SXSW Winner ‘Mamífera,’ Set for Lead Role in Liliana Torres’ Follow-Up, ‘Climacteric’ (EXCLUSIVE)
LOCARNO, Switzerland — Anna Alarcón, co-star of Liliana Torres’ South by Southwest winner “Mamífera” is attached to take the lead in…
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Best Friend Forever Boards ‘Nina Roza,’ Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ Investigation Into Contemporary Art World (EXCLUSIVE)
Brussels-based Best Friend Forever has boarded Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ “Nina Roza”. The film has been selected for Locarno’s First…
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MoreThan Films Acquires Ion de Sosa’s Locarno Social Thriller ‘Balearic’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International film sales agency MoreThan Films has picked up sales rights to Ion de Sosa’s “Balearic” ahead of its world premiere as part…
Lifestyle
Gaurav Gupta Taps René Caovilla as Exclusive Shoe Partner for Bridal Collection
Indian fashion house Gaurav Gupta has tapped Italian footwear brand René Caovilla as the exclusive shoe partner for its Quantum…
Business
GKIDS Acquires North American Distribution Rights to ‘The Legend of Hei 2’ (EXCLUSIVE)
GKIDS has acquired the North American distribution rights to the Chinese box office hit, “The Legend of Hei 2.” The film is a follow-up to…
Fashion
J.Crew Jumps on Skate Shoe Trend With Exclusive Vans Authentic Sneaker
J.Crew is offering its customers an exclusive sneaker from Vans this month. According to the retailer, it has teamed up with the skate…
Culture
Ben Rivers on the Locarno, Toronto-Selected ‘Mare’s Nest’ and Reinventing a Future Without Conflict, as Film Gets a Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
On Aug. 9, Locarno Film Festival’s red carpet will be rolled out for the second time in a row to the acclaimed U.K. experimental filmmaker…
Culture
Tim Blake Nelson Boxing Drama ‘Bang Bang’ Sells to Sunrise for North America After Tribeca, Locarno Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Sunrise Films has acquired North American distribution rights to “Bang Bang,” the emotionally charged boxing drama starring Tim Blake…