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Thousands have died since a Hamas-led militia crossed theGazaStrip border and began attacking Israeli villages and kibbutzes.
All of our coverage can be foundhere.
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International flights have mainly been grounded and people are in mourning over lost loved ones.
The chilling story can be readhere.
As a splashy precursor to next weeks Mipcom Cannes,MIA Marketfits the bill perfectly.
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For Maxs full roundup, check out our key takeawayshere.
Mipcom Awaits
On your marks, Croisette, go!
:Its that time of year again, of course.
The events in Israel and Gaza will inevitably cast a shadow over proceedings.
Also check back in on the website for all the news as it breaks, using theMipcomandMipcom Cannestags.
I think that immigrant mentality is where were all headed.
Clickherefor full Busan coverage.
Bayona have in common?
Thats right, they were all panelists at our starry movie awards kick-off event Contenders London on Saturday.
The Essentials
Hot One: Fox struck drama development deals with two UK indies, perMaxs story.
Another One:The Bureaucreator Eric Rochantformally unveiledhis Federation-backed indie Maui Entertainment.
Hot, hot, hot:Financing closedon Irish horrorThe Morriganclosed ahead of AFM.
Joining the Gang:Gianni Nunnari and Simon Horsman arelaunchingTV and film label Euro Gang.
Drama Schools Uncovered: Gary Oldmans alma mater was at the center ofJakes latest expose.
Ratings:Big Brotherreturned to the UK witha muted 2.5mat new home ITV.
New job: For Fremantle Spain boss Nathalie Garcia, whojoined ITV Studiosto launch a new formats-focused entity.
Exiting:Channel 4s entertainment boss, Phil Harris, asMax revealed.
More exits:London Film School managers Dan Lawson and Veronique Fricke, asZac scooped Wednesday.
Signed:Nicole Scherzingerfor global managementby YMU.
Festival latest:Thessaloniki Film Festivals Agora Serieswill returnwithTehranEP Julien Leroux as Program Consultant.
Holly Willoughbye:The long-servingThis Morningpresenter isstepping downafter 14 years.
