International Insider: Attack on Cannes Lions; Paramount+ Stars in London; Studios Circle CineEurope; Eurovision; Paul Haggis Update

It’s Friday, and that can only mean one thing, folks: Another issue of International Insider. Jesse Whitock is here to bring you another week in film and television.

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climatic chaos: Our sassy editor Caroline Frost endured the chaos of traveling to Europe to kick off this week’s mega advertising conference at Cannes Lions in France. The week was dominated by a series of demonstrations by climate advocate Greenpeace, before Ryan Reynolds was there to learn about Ted Sarandos and Regina Hall. After advertising campaigner Gustav Martner took to the stage to protest fossil fuel advertisements, a group of protesters stormed the WPP waterfront when a couple campaigned to enter the Festivals Palace before Caroline was involved in an incident. The police eventually caught them again and let our reporter go on a fun ride to catch the conversation between Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos just in time. In beautiful French, a local policeman shrugged, leaned over the roof, and said without thinking, “Greenpeace,” when asked what it was.

Sarandos speaks: Entering the palace, Caroline heard Sarandos confirm that Netflix was talking to several potential partners about ad sales deals, as the streamer was willing to go back to everything she believed in before and then lower the company-sponsored low price. Year. Google, Roku, and NBCUniversal are said to be involved, but Roku CEO Jeff Shelley has rarely appeared at the Cannes Lions panel and simply said gleefully: “I’m not surprised that some of our SVOD partners are getting announcements. Business – that’s where the money is.” Elsewhere in Sarandos’ speech, echoing Netflix’s defense against controversial comedians like Dave Chapelle and Ricky Javers, “It’s very important to maintain diversity of thought and expression. It’s good for culture, good for society, everywhere, not just in the United States.” That’s definitely still snoring.

“Accept დედპული Hell was created”: Ryan Reynolds was candid talking to the furry lions and showed how he spent 10 years getting support. დედპული film. “It was hell,” he told the delegates. “We did some test shots, some idiots leaked it online, and that’s what led to the shoot.” However, the star was not in town to shoot in Hollywood. Instead, he appeared as the creative director of ad tech firm MNTN, explaining how he used unconventional methods to promote himself. დედპული – took to the streets in a superhero suit to sell a 20th Century Fox movie. The movie’s financial success (we’ll never know how much the clothing tricks helped us) prompted Reynolds to buy Aviation Gin, and in his own words: “Unexpectedly, we became a marketing company.” . The aviation genie was later sold for $600 million, some folks out of luck?

Paramount+ stars falling apart in London

On the screen: The stars emerged in London on a hot Monday night as Paramount+ celebrated its local launch. Kevin Costner, Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson, Michael Shannon, and Jessica Chastain were just a few of the names featured in the dazzling show, which was joined by real-world TV associate editor Max Goldbart (sadly, far fewer fans). . Stallone to star in Taylor Sheridan’s giant series King of TulsaThere was talk about the night we decided to leave the TV station and go on a 10-minute shoot that delighted an audience of journalists, executives, producers, agents and celebrities.

ᲓSit down: The next day, our Buzz Bamigboi announced that Stallone, Costner, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Chastain and Shannon had been allocated seats at the Princess Language Theater in Piccadilly, BAFTA, as part of the Take a Seat fundraiser. Their names will all be displayed on the chairs, and Costner’s name will eventually appear on the theater board. “I’m not sure what that means, but I’m happy to have a place,” he joked. Then Base attended the Paramount+ dinner and the revelation came. yellow stone Developer Sheridan is directing the pilot 1883: Bass ReevesStarring David O’Leary as the legendary Wild West lawyer. continue reading

Circle CineEurope Studios

Cruising: Following the success of the Cannes Film Festival in May, Tom Cruise returned to Europe this week at CineEurope in Barcelona. The star became a mega hit on Cloud Nine Top Gun: Maverick And he performed live at Paramount’s slate presentation, which received a standing ovation. Our assistant, Nancy Tartallione, wrote that there was “clap in the room.” Audiences will be pleased to hear Cruise say, “He will continue to show you these films… You know I’m here for you and I know you’re here for me too.” It will be the first tent from Paramount next year Mission: Impossible – Dead Report. Totally smiling. Read more here.

Whiteboard chat: End ᲛMission impossible That wasn’t the only topic of conversation for Paramount’s article, as Head of International Distribution Mark Vian also chose Damien Chazelle. Babylon, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Transformers: Rise of the Monsters And then Ninja Turtle. Disney provided us with 12 minutes of enjoyable footage. Tori: love and thunder and special scenes Avatar: The Way of WaterAnd Warner Bros. has delighted Jason Statham fans with his behind-the-scenes look. Maggie 2: trench And the next 18 months of DC movies have been revealed. Dwayne Johnson, star black man, released via video to complete the presentation. Elsewhere, Universal first looked at Jason Momoa and Brie Larson fast and furious x Since Sony released new scenes on Monday lily, crocodile lily. As Stephen O’Dell, president of Sony Pictures International Releasing, said: “As an industry, we have nothing to lose.”

This is not a Eurovision fairy tale Ukraine

Eurovision veto: Despite an emotional request from Ukraine’s political leaders, the war-ravaged country will not host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, breaking this year’s winner tradition at the next event. The European Broadcasting Union decided that although British leaders supported the Ukraine incident, it should take place in the second-ranked country, the United Kingdom. The well-being of the thousands of employees and fans who were expected and expected to participate in the competition was given as an argument to the EBU, a decision that is both understandable and heartbreaking. On a happier note, this year’s Ukrainian winner, Kalush Orchestra, will play this weekend at the Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK. Caroline had the details.

Paul Haggis’ discovery

Custody: details around Accident The arrest of director Paul Haggis on sexual assault charges in Italy began this week. He was in police custody on Sunday, near the southern Italian port city of Brindisi, over allegations that an unidentified British woman had had sex with him for days. The judge ordered Haggis to extend his house arrest after he was sentenced, as it was unlikely that he would try to escape. According to the Italian lawyer, Haggis claims “complete innocence”. You’re not done, the next step is to examine specific preliminary evidence out of court. There was more to our new Senior International Film Correspondent, Melanie Goodfellow (Hello, Melanie).

Necessary

: Hot: Base Reveals Steve Coogan’s Stage Show Alan Partridge Live: Strategy It will launch on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and Ireland later this year.

ცხ Another hot: Ambica Modi and Joe Woodall will direct the adaptation of the David Nichols Netflix novel series. One day. I had a first.

🌶️ and one more: his dark stuff Producer Bad Wolf chose the dramatic rights display By English writer Beth O’Leary. Max had a new story.

🌶️ Burn: digital audio file Murder of Robert Vaughn POD dramatic television series acts by AYR Media and producer of Arrested Industries.

🔥 Lights up: Max has announced that he will be joining the BBC’s drama Rise Films amid a hacking scandal that has shaken Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. More here.

🗣️ In negotiations: Shortly after we announced that Netflix’s Drink with Chris is leaving Streamer, Max announced that the executive will be preparing a new season of Apple TV+. hard.

🏢 Open a store: sharp blind Producer Joe Donaldson launched Magic Hour Television with support from All3Media.

ი Also unlocks: Global VFX and animation company ReDefine are establishing a studio in Barcelona as part of its ongoing expansion. Nancy had it.

🍿 Cashier: Top Gun: Maverick In less than a month since its launch, it has spent $900 million worldwide.

🍿 More cash registers: As for shortcuts, sonic the hedgehog 2 It has exceeded $400 million globally.