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TheBerlinFilm Festival officially kicked off Thursday evening with an eventful opening ceremony at theBerlinalePalast theater in the German capital. Aftera divisive build-up to the fest, the opening ceremony was, in contrast, a relatively conventional affair. What do we want it to be, Tesfai asked in her opening remarks. Berlin International Film FestivalHannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images. So, we cannot afford to pretend this is none of our business....

The premier hailed Nolan whose credits also include theDarkKnighttrilogy,InceptionandDunkirk as undoubtedly one of our preeminent filmmakers. The room liked that one, even though the lines a golden oldie. The room welcomed that zinger with a peal of wicked laughter. From left: Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine and Christopher Nolan honored at the BFIBaz Bamigboye/Deadline He was also excited, he said, to meet with Bond franchise producerBarbara Broccoli. Barbara, I hear you might be casting for a special vacancy....

Merchant is representing one of the co-defendants in the case. I object to you getting records, Willis said to Merchant at one point. You have been intrusive into peoples personal lives. Fani WillisPhoto by Alyssa Pointer-Pool/Getty Images You think I am on trial. These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020. I am not on trial, no matter how hard you try and put me on trial....

EXCLUSIVE:Two-time Canadian Olympic medallist Elvis Stojko is to guest star inCBCscomedyOne More Time. The ep, titled Lazer Blade, will air on Tuesday February 20 and also on streamer CBC Gem. Stojko will play himself opposite starD.J. DJ (D.J. Demers) talking to Elvis Stojko in ‘One More Time’CBC The man is aging like a fine wine, said Demers. Having him do a guest role on the show was such a treat....

At a pre-trial hearing, JudgeJuan Merchansaid that the case would proceed to jury selection on the March date. Trump was in the courtroom today as the judge issued his ruling. Trump repeated those claims to reporters outside of court this morning. Donald TrumpGWR/Star Max/GC Images It is not a crime, he told reporters. Were here for something, but it is not a crime. Holocaust Museum’s Board The state trial is one of four criminal proceedings that Trump faces this year....

Cameras are currently rolling on the movie in Portland, OR. OBrien will executive produce. The pic follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group. Dylan O’Brien and James SweeneyDarian DiCianno for BFA/Courtesy Three Point Capitalis financing the film with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as EPs. Permut Presentations Director Of Development Alex Astrachan co-produces. Permut said, I was absolutely knocked out by James first filmStraight Upand was determined to work with him....

Joe Bidensaid that the mass shootings at aSuper Bowlcelebration rally inKansas Citytoday cuts deep in the American soul. Todays events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting. What are we waiting for? Joe BidenAnna Moneymaker/Getty Images What else do we need to see? How many more families need to be torn apart? he said in a statement released by the White House. Biden called for a ban on assault weapons and limits on high-capacity magazines, among other measures....

This revelation forces him to confront some hard truths about the convent, his hometown and his own life. Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley and Emily Watson also star. Watch on Deadline This film does not pander, said Damon. (L-R) Matt Damon with Tim Mielants and Cillian MurphyJohn Macdougall/AFP via Getty Damon said financing the movie felt like a dream for us. For us on our side it was a very easy proposition, he added....

He found time, however, to sit down with Deadline ahead of the market. DEADLINE:This is an interesting subject.Can you put a bit more flesh on the storyline? I wanted it to be modern and I felt it should be implicitly about England. Ralph Fiennescourtesy of 42mp But apart from that very essential germ, everything else is very different. It was just the idea that someone from one place comes into a particular kind of small family community....

There are more and more companies looking towards France to both shoot and do post-production, says Leclerc. Its an incredible school. Were very optimistic about the opportunities the Paris office will bring to Rodeo FX. Franck Lambertz and Sophie LeclercRodeo FX Thats how we got to know one another. About six months ago he said, Im opening a branch in Paris, are you interested? He was drawn by the talent pool, combined with the tax rebate, she says....

Super Bowl LVIIIbroke viewership records across the board last Sunday, including in one small-but-growing segment: Spanish-language audiences. That added population has significant value both for the league and the company, the exec added. Airing the Super Bowl in the U.S. is a natural evolution in the expansion of this partnership. Super Bowl LVIII delivered strong results for TelevisaUnivision, which handled the Spanish-language broadcast.Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images The broadcast offered a lot of training of the advertisers....

FGirl Islandis no more. The CWhas rebranded itsFBoy Islandspinoff. The two series were shot back-to-back so you can make them more cost-effective. ‘FBoy Island’Adam Rose/CW They were also shot in Malibu rather than the Cayman Islands. We will make interesting deals … that are cost-effective, The CW reality chief Heather Olandertold Deadline last year. Part of that was by greenlighting two seasons at once, which then can be shot at once....

But every successful, ambitious film starts with a dream, followed by compromise and adversity. Here begins Deadlines occasional peek into the creative aspirations, and the sweat and blood that propels ambitious films. The family took the step to approach people instead of waiting for them to come to us. Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’Paramount Pictures There have been movies where subjects influence led to intrusiveness into the creative process....