With 106 buyers in town, deals were always likely. Deadline has learnedNewen Connectand France TVDistributionwere among those to strike international sales. Our main European fiction and factual buyers from linear networks were present. ‘Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games’Caroline Dubois TF1-owned Newen Connect secured several deals, which emerged during the event. Syndrome Ewill air on LRT in Lithuania, Quebecor in French-Canada and RTP in Portugal. Addict, which is from the writers ofFace au DiableandRebecca, has sold to Radio Canada/CBC....

The burial comes just five days after Lollobrigidas deathon January 16 at the age of 95 years old. Her coffin has been laying in state at the Campidoglio in Rome since then. She was not present at the funeral. Wellwishers gather for Gina Lollobrigida’s funeral in RomeAlberto PizzolIi/AFP via Getty Images Meeting Mother Teresa of Calcutta changed her life. She met her several times. Gina never talked about this, because Jesus teaches this....

Bulochnikov-Paul has been rising fast through the ranks at Disney. She left for a brief stint at Netflix as director of original series publicity before returning to Freeform. She began her career in communications at MTV Networks. (L-R) Candice Ashton, Naomi Bulochnikov (Inset) Charissa GilmoreFreeform/Bob D’Amico/Courtesy Ashton joined Hulu in 2016 and was elevated to oversee the Publicity department two years later. Since then, the Talent Relations and Events teams have folded under her purview....

But that pre-streaming era is now long gone and not coming back. If streaming is a mediocre business, so what? We are in a streaming age now. Photo Illustration by Brandon Bell/Getty Images Even if it hits that target, the gain would be the smallest during the holiday quarter since 2014. The company added 8.3 million in the comparable period in 2021. Even so, the cost of content continues to weigh heavily....

Or find an editor to help? Whether in speeches or the projects generating them, filmmakers and writers classically distrust their editors. Theres even a new documentary about a classically feisty editing conflict. Getty Images TitledTurn Every Page, it deals with books, not film and, predictably, its too long. Historically, filmmakers have favored movies of this girth because they generate awards. Some filmmakers have encountered fierce studio resistance to their editing methods....

Netflixhas a new co-CEO. It comes as company co-founderReed Hastingssteps down to become Executive Chairman. Hastings said the moves are the last in the companys succession planning. (L-R) Greg Peters, Reed Hastings, Bela Bajaria and Scott StuberGetty Images; Netflix I am so excited to start this new chapter with Greg as co-CEO. In terms of Bejaria and Stubers new titles, its not entirely clear of the reporting structure. Sarandos said, Bela and Scott are outstanding creative executives with proven track records at Netflix....

So much of it impacted me and made me the filmmaker that I am today, theBlack Pantherdirector adds. Without question, and in ways I could have anticipated. Thats what Forest decided to do when he sat down and said I want to make something significant. ‘Fruitvale Station’Everett DEADLINE:Its been 10 years sinceFruitvaledropped and dominated Sundance 2013 long time. Looking back, who was Ryan Coogler back then in Park City? COOGLER:I was just green, man, in terms of the industry....

Her death was announced by a rep for her family. And she was irreverent and forever playing like a joyful unbridled child. (Seacat played Garfields mother in the film he mentions, one of her final screen performances.) Sandra Seacat, Andrew Garfield, Common and Michelle WilliamsGetty Images And that truly made me see the higher purpose in the art that I do. Since 1975, Seacat conducted her own classes and workshops in the US and Europe....

Hello and welcome to another episode of theScene 2 Seen Podcast!! I am your host Valerie Complex, associate editor and film writer at Deadline. On todays episode is actressGugu Mbatha-Raw. Gugu Mbatha Raw - Scene2SeenApple+ Showrunner is Veronica West (High Fidelity). you might view the trailerhereto get a taste. SXSW Looking back into her career history, Raw is an award-winning actor of the stage and screen. In March 2019, the actress starred as Ruth in supernatural thriller,Fast Color....

Theres just certain things you dont talk about, saidSherri Shepherdon her syndicated talker today. She then indicated those verboten topics are politics, religion andRihannavs. Heres part of what theFirst Takestar said. Stephen A. Smith on ‘Sherri’Debmar-Mercury via YouTube For context, Smith was asked for his thoughts about Rhiannas upcomingSuper BowlHalftime performance. Thats not where Im going with this. Shes a lot of things. And congratulations on new mama hood. Theres one thing shes not: She aint Beyonce....

The doc is from Beyond Productions, which is now part of Banijay. Cartoon internet will now be available on MBC streamer Shahid through a branded hub. We have had a strong relationship with Warner Bros. Banijay Buys Belgium Scripted Producer Banijay Benelux has acquired a majority stake in Jonnydepony, a Belgium-based scripted producer. Stephen FryEamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images Founded in 2015, Jonnydepony is behind Belgian soap operaFamilieand series such asSeries Mania selectionTransportand the upcomingArcadia....

Going to Mars, directed byJoe BrewsterandMichele Stephenson, premieres Friday at the festival in U.S. She has won seven NAACP Image Awards and has been named one of Oprahs 25 Living Legends. Interpreting and giving voice to her powerful words was a revelatory and emotional process, and moved me completely. Watch on Deadline The filmmakers noted, Tarajis grace, generosity, and creative skills are legendary. Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, Taraji P....

The indies have emerged from a time warp into a strange new place, one thats still evolving. Overall, buyers are circumspect, with spending constraints and product in the pipeline already. And much of the Sundance mystique lies in the search for hidden gems layered around marquee titles. Among those hot titles up for grabs at Sundance 2023: ‘Cat Person,’ ‘Bad Behaviour,’ ‘Magazine Dreams,’ ‘Eileen,’ ‘Flora and Son’ and ‘The Pod Generation’David Becker/Getty Images/Courtesy of Sundance Institute...