International Insider: Cannes Deals Frenzy; Paramount + launches; West End Closure Fury; Time is up for the bullies

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There are a lot of pre-market offers: The skin is less than two weeks away, in all transaction modes, and Andreas had some great packs. Film Constellation took over the sales rights Blue jeansIdentity drama sponsored by BBC Film and BFI, while Bella Thorne signs the main thriller Santa ChiaraFrom the co-writer American psychoGeneva Turner. Oscar nominee Felicity Jones e BridgetonJonathan Bailey joins the comedy MariaTo be sold on Independent Entertainment at the festival, XYZ Films acquired the worldwide sales rights to play Frank Grillo / Robert Patrick / Rona Mitra. dogs of warAnd the Bankside Films bag by Oren Moverman arched eyebrows, which unites Jeffrey Rush and Sienna Miller. Elsewhere, Kate Beckinsale was filmed for a spy thriller. black canary For Jack Directed by Pierre Morel. There is still a lot to look forward to when the festival kicks off in earnest on May 17th, but for now, breathe …

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Paramount + expand: With Disney +, HBO Max, and other streaming services already nearing full international distribution, some may think Paramount + has lost its way, but Bob Bakish still believes its SVoD service could attract subscribers. Announcing the company’s first quarter earnings this week, the CEO of Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) revealed that Paramount + in the UK and South Korea will launch in India via Viacom18 in 2023 next month. large and closely related. A populated area where the fighting is fierce as far as the eye can see. “This is a fundamentally attractive market, a market that is already large in size and has a great future ahead of it in the context of the media,” Bakish said in typical Bakish fashion. He used the same call to announce the reboot. jackas- However, Johnny Knoxville and his colleague are unlikely to be involved in the chief’s strategic planning. Here is the hope. More here.

The closure of Cinderella West End is scandalous

Shoes do not fit: Cinderella Before leaving the ball. Protests erupted in London’s West End this week after producer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s troupe and struggling artists learned that it had closed abruptly over the weekend, via multiple Twitter accounts, while trying to enjoy a banking break. Deadline Buzz theater guru Bamigboye (Welcome Buzz!) Was about to unmask the show’s director, Lawrence Connor, who was “angry” about the announcement of the closure of Dubai airport blinded by Lloyd Weber’s voice message with bad news . Reports at the base’s website revealed many other angry union members, and the protests may be the first of many. The measure left a bad taste in the mouth because Lloyd Weber was the champion of the theater during the pandemic, often criticizing the government for being too restrictive and shouting the power of the media from the rooftops. The theater manager and his really helpful group will need some serious UK reconciliation work before they show up. Cinderella in a Broadway car Within this year.

It’s time for British bullying

The UK creation body approaches: The UK film and television industry shouted that the Independent Standards Authority (ISA) was leading the fight against industry harassment and bullying and this week took a step closer to reality. Keira Knightley, Naomi Harris and Rebecca Ferguson voted in favor of the creation of ISA, co-created by UK Time’s Up and Creative UK. With the support of the government, its creation now seems a formality. Even on time.

BBC film finds its owner

Yates replaces Garnet: BBC Film confirmed the most anticipated role on Wednesday with interim director Eva Yates nominated for the full-time role, replacing Rose Garnett, who is assigned to A24. Yeats, the former Film4 executive, will also host BBC Storyville, a documentary series directed by Philippa Kovarski. Her credits include Alem Khan winner of the BAFTA After love, blue story By Andrew ‘Rapman’ Onvubolu, BAFTA winner by Remy Wicks His home Y Carlotta Wales ᲛAfter, Which will premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week 2022. The pivotal role was played by a concert in the BBC’s other great script, Pierre Wenger, who will soon change his role as drama director. Acting director Ben Irving is also regarded as the leader of this group.

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taking cheap: Carole Baraton, founder of French boutique manufacturing and selling brand Charades, was this week in Diana Lodderhose’s International Disruptors module. Five years after the launch of Charades, the sales veteran talked about the skin options, the company’s ambitions, and why he’s so excited to be returning to the Croisette. “It is important for us to be able to stop all kinds of distributors, from independents to studios to broadcasters,” said Carroll. Keep reading

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🌶️ Here it is hot: The BBC has ordered a key document Elon Musk show For Jimmy Saville: A British Horror Story Production company: 72 films.

🌶️ Other: Eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monet (hidden figures) She will play the role of Josephine Baker as a cult singer and freedom fighter on the drama television series A24. resistance.

🌶️ and another: James McCardley (eastern mare) and Fionula Flanagan (other) He will conduct the adaptation ensemble of the Irish cast of Gianni Di Gregorio. four mothers.

და Just Enough !: anatomy of the scandal Stella Rosalie Craig e the boiling pointVinette Robinson went up pod generation, Sophie Bart’s sci-fi romantic comedy from the future.

🤝 Transaction completed: German cinema Beta has strengthened its ties with Spain with the premiere of Beta Ficción España, Mercedes Gamero and Pablo Nogueroles.

🚫 Forbidden: A24 Fantastic success all everywhere at once We understand that it is prohibited in some parts of the Middle East. Andrea had more.

🍿 In the rooms: Unveiled in our Nancy’s latest box office Doctor Strange in many worlds of madness It took $ 27.2 million on the first day, down just 4% Spider-Man: There is no way to go home.

🏆 Latest awards: Oscar winner The last king of Scotland Star Forrest Whitaker will receive the Palme d’Or Honoris Causa at Cannes.

ნახვა First look: Check out the first image of Belgian directorial duo Adil El Arbi and Bilal Falhi here Rebel.

Max Goldbart contributed to this week’s International Insider.