Babylon (2022).Hollywood has been making movies about movies for almost as long as there have been movies. This is not surprising given the town’s penchant for self-mythologizing; the dramatic potential of silver-screen fame, always an Icarus flight on wax wings melting in the California sun; and the allure of a glimpse behind the scenes into the factory where the dreams are made. It would be hypocritical to mock the self-importance of a place that exerts such an inexhaustible fascination—on me, I own, and probably on you—and Hollywood’s addiction to turning the cameras on itself has produced a few masterpieces of clear-eyed ambivalence. It has also revealed, even in less successful efforts, a strain of insecurity and self-loathing under the celebratory tinsel. Some films portray the industry as crass and cruel, spitting out used-up stars and corrupting artistic integrity; some exploit chaotic, unhinged movie sets for laughs or thrills.
- 2/3/2023
- MUBI
New company spearheaded by filmmaker Cyril Payen and producer Magali Payen has three productions in development.
French actress Marion Cotillard is joining forces with filmmaker and environmental activist Cyril Dion and producer Magali Payen in the creation of content company Newtopia, inspired by the impact film approach of Participant Media in the US.
Its central aim will be to create content offering new narratives around issues such as environmentalism, science, society, health, geopolitics, feminism and gender that imagine a better future for the world based on ecologically sustainable and socially fair practices.
The trio launched the company at an event...
French actress Marion Cotillard is joining forces with filmmaker and environmental activist Cyril Dion and producer Magali Payen in the creation of content company Newtopia, inspired by the impact film approach of Participant Media in the US.
Its central aim will be to create content offering new narratives around issues such as environmentalism, science, society, health, geopolitics, feminism and gender that imagine a better future for the world based on ecologically sustainable and socially fair practices.
The trio launched the company at an event...
- 5/20/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
New company spearheaded by filmmaker Cyril Payen and producer Magali Payen has three productions in development.
French actress Marion Cotillard is joining forces with filmmaker and environmental activist Cyril Dion and producer Magali Payen in the creation of content company Newtopia, inspired by the impact film approach of Participant Media in the US.
Its central aim will be to create content offering new narratives around issues such as environmentalism, science, society, health, geopolitics, feminism and gender that imagine a better future for the world based on ecologically sustainable and socially fair practices.
The trio launched the company at an event...
French actress Marion Cotillard is joining forces with filmmaker and environmental activist Cyril Dion and producer Magali Payen in the creation of content company Newtopia, inspired by the impact film approach of Participant Media in the US.
Its central aim will be to create content offering new narratives around issues such as environmentalism, science, society, health, geopolitics, feminism and gender that imagine a better future for the world based on ecologically sustainable and socially fair practices.
The trio launched the company at an event...
- 5/20/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Oscar-winning producer and activist Marion Cotillard is joining forces with filmmaker Cyril Dion and producer Magali Payen to launch Newtopia, a production company that aims at delivering movies, series and shorts with socially relevant themes.
The Paris-based company’s first slate of ambitious projects include Dion’s geopolitical thriller “Le Grand vertige,” and “Francoise,” a prestige English-language mini-series about the flamboyant life of Françoise d’Eaubonne, a leading feminist writer and activist who created the concept of ecofeminism. The banner’s roster also includes “Le géant Bakelite,” an underwater ecological short film by Julie Gautier.
The company’s key executives are Payen, a well-connected social activist and former executive at Studiocanal, and Adrien Mazeau, who previously worked at Nord-Ouest, Studiocanal and Canal Plus.
The founders and editorial board of the company includes Camille Trumer, producer at La Company de la Seine who previously worked at Cinéart, Studiocanal France and Paramount Pictures France...
The Paris-based company’s first slate of ambitious projects include Dion’s geopolitical thriller “Le Grand vertige,” and “Francoise,” a prestige English-language mini-series about the flamboyant life of Françoise d’Eaubonne, a leading feminist writer and activist who created the concept of ecofeminism. The banner’s roster also includes “Le géant Bakelite,” an underwater ecological short film by Julie Gautier.
The company’s key executives are Payen, a well-connected social activist and former executive at Studiocanal, and Adrien Mazeau, who previously worked at Nord-Ouest, Studiocanal and Canal Plus.
The founders and editorial board of the company includes Camille Trumer, producer at La Company de la Seine who previously worked at Cinéart, Studiocanal France and Paramount Pictures France...
- 5/20/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
As music evolves, artists are oftentimes blurring the lines of genre. These days it’s fairly common to see musicians exploring different styles in order to reach their fullest creative potential. This year a handful of artists are nominated in multiple genres, and a few have a good shot at winning in a couple of them.
SEE2022 Grammys Premiere Ceremony details: Host, performers, presenters, and where and when to watch H.E.R.
This Oscar winner and four-time Grammy winner is nominated in three fields that could get her wins. First and perhaps most likely is R&b, where she is predicted to take home Best Traditional R&b Performance and is one of the front-runners for Best R&b Album. However, H.E.R. is also looking at a possible victory in the contemporary Christian music genre, where her song “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)” with Tauren Wells is nominated. Wells...
SEE2022 Grammys Premiere Ceremony details: Host, performers, presenters, and where and when to watch H.E.R.
This Oscar winner and four-time Grammy winner is nominated in three fields that could get her wins. First and perhaps most likely is R&b, where she is predicted to take home Best Traditional R&b Performance and is one of the front-runners for Best R&b Album. However, H.E.R. is also looking at a possible victory in the contemporary Christian music genre, where her song “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)” with Tauren Wells is nominated. Wells...
- 3/31/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
The Recording Academy has unveiled more performers for the 64th Grammy Awards. Nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R, Nas and Chris Stapleton will join previously announced Olivia Rodrigo, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow. Additionally, Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo, current nominees Leslie Odom Jr. and Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will perform during a special In Memoriam segment, featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim.
The second round of performers are nominated in the following categories:
Batiste received a leading 11 nominations this year: Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (We Are), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best R&b Album (We Are), Best Improvised Jazz Solo (“Bigger Than Us”), Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Jazz Selections: Music From And Inspired By Soul), Best American Roots Performance (“Cry”), Best American Roots Song (“Cry”), Best Score Soundtrack For Visual...
The second round of performers are nominated in the following categories:
Batiste received a leading 11 nominations this year: Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (We Are), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best R&b Album (We Are), Best Improvised Jazz Solo (“Bigger Than Us”), Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Jazz Selections: Music From And Inspired By Soul), Best American Roots Performance (“Cry”), Best American Roots Song (“Cry”), Best Score Soundtrack For Visual...
- 3/24/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The Recording Academy has unveiled a second round of performers for the 64th annual Grammy Awards: nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton, and, as revealed by Variety Wednesday night, a special In Memoriam performance featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler.
The Grammys, again hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This year’s leading nominee Jon Batiste received 11 nominations including Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (“We Are”), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best...
The Grammys, again hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This year’s leading nominee Jon Batiste received 11 nominations including Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (“We Are”), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best...
- 3/24/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Ceremony for awards voted on by 4,363 members of the César academy will take place on February 25.
Xavier Giannoli’s literary adaptation Lost Illusions is the frontrunner in the nomination stage of the 47th edition of France’s César awards, followed by Leos Carax’s Annette and Valérie Lemercier’s Aline.
France’s Academy of Cinema and Arts and Sciences unveiled the nomination list online on Wednesday morning (January 26), ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place on February 25.
Giannoli’s adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s eponymous 19th-century novel, which premiered in competition at Venice last year, was nominated in...
Xavier Giannoli’s literary adaptation Lost Illusions is the frontrunner in the nomination stage of the 47th edition of France’s César awards, followed by Leos Carax’s Annette and Valérie Lemercier’s Aline.
France’s Academy of Cinema and Arts and Sciences unveiled the nomination list online on Wednesday morning (January 26), ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place on February 25.
Giannoli’s adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s eponymous 19th-century novel, which premiered in competition at Venice last year, was nominated in...
- 1/26/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Production
Principal photography has commenced on Season 2 of acclaimed Sky original paramedic comedy “Bloods.”
U.S. streaming service Hulu has acquired the series in a multi-season deal and season 1 will debut on the streamer Dec. 9.
The series stars BAFTA nominated Samson Kayo and Golden Globe nominated Jane Horrocks. The first season had eight episodes while the second will have 10.
Bloods follows tough-acting loner Maleek (Kayo) and over-friendly divorcee Wendy (Horrocks), a pair of mismatched paramedics, and their fellow ambulance station colleagues through the life-saving world of a south London emergency service. Katherine Kelly (“Innocent”) and Nathan Foad (“Our Flag Means Death”) are joining the cast for the new season.
The show’s returning cast includes Lucy Punch (“Motherland”), Julian Barratt (“Mighty Boosh”), Adrian Scarborough (“Gavin and Stacey”), Aasiya Shah (“Raised By Wolves”), Kevin Garry (“Ted Lasso”) and Sam Campbell (“Stath Lets Flats”).
The series is being made for Sky by...
Principal photography has commenced on Season 2 of acclaimed Sky original paramedic comedy “Bloods.”
U.S. streaming service Hulu has acquired the series in a multi-season deal and season 1 will debut on the streamer Dec. 9.
The series stars BAFTA nominated Samson Kayo and Golden Globe nominated Jane Horrocks. The first season had eight episodes while the second will have 10.
Bloods follows tough-acting loner Maleek (Kayo) and over-friendly divorcee Wendy (Horrocks), a pair of mismatched paramedics, and their fellow ambulance station colleagues through the life-saving world of a south London emergency service. Katherine Kelly (“Innocent”) and Nathan Foad (“Our Flag Means Death”) are joining the cast for the new season.
The show’s returning cast includes Lucy Punch (“Motherland”), Julian Barratt (“Mighty Boosh”), Adrian Scarborough (“Gavin and Stacey”), Aasiya Shah (“Raised By Wolves”), Kevin Garry (“Ted Lasso”) and Sam Campbell (“Stath Lets Flats”).
The series is being made for Sky by...
- 11/17/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Marking its 25th edition later this month, the Czech Republic’s Ji.hlava Intl. Documentary Film Festival will celebrate its silver anniversary with an expanded slate, a streamlined number of sections and pointed focus on renewal and wellbeing. As it runs from Oct. 26-31, this year’s in-person edition will screen 300 films, including 54 world premieres spread out across five competitive sections.
“Over the 25 years of its existence, [Ji.hlava] has confirmed its position of the leading European documentary festival, known for its trailblazing approach and innovative program,” said festival director Marek Hovorka. “Therefore, we have upgraded the competitions as well as the structure of the awards in order to highlight the complexity of documentary cinema.”
Alongside the 19 local productions screening in the Czech Joy competition, 10 out of the 15 titles selected for the Opus Bonum section – the festival’s competitive category for international projects – will be world premieres. Among them are Rikun Zhu...
“Over the 25 years of its existence, [Ji.hlava] has confirmed its position of the leading European documentary festival, known for its trailblazing approach and innovative program,” said festival director Marek Hovorka. “Therefore, we have upgraded the competitions as well as the structure of the awards in order to highlight the complexity of documentary cinema.”
Alongside the 19 local productions screening in the Czech Joy competition, 10 out of the 15 titles selected for the Opus Bonum section – the festival’s competitive category for international projects – will be world premieres. Among them are Rikun Zhu...
- 10/15/2021
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning French actor Marion Cotillard spoke about the “revolution” led by women to shake up the patriarchy since the start of #MeToo at the San Sebastian Film Festival where she received the Donostia Award for career achievement on Friday’s opening night.
“For the past several years, the subordination of women has become increasingly unacceptable in the public eye; it’s always been so but we talk about it much more today, obviously, since #MeToo. It has allowed women to speak freely, it’s a true revolution, an intense one and I am very happy to live it,” said Cotillard, who last played opposite Adam Driver in Leos Carax’s musical drama “Annette” which won a top prize at Cannes.
“Today, as women, we know we can be supported by a community of women and men and that’s an important thing. The result is that there are indeed more women,...
“For the past several years, the subordination of women has become increasingly unacceptable in the public eye; it’s always been so but we talk about it much more today, obviously, since #MeToo. It has allowed women to speak freely, it’s a true revolution, an intense one and I am very happy to live it,” said Cotillard, who last played opposite Adam Driver in Leos Carax’s musical drama “Annette” which won a top prize at Cannes.
“Today, as women, we know we can be supported by a community of women and men and that’s an important thing. The result is that there are indeed more women,...
- 9/18/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Indie Sales has scored a flurry of deals on Bruno Dumont’s “France,” with Lea Seydoux, which world premiered in competition at Cannes and played at Toronto.
Dumont’s eleventh feature film, “France” stars Seydoux as France, a glamorous TV star journalist juggling a primetime news show and a chaotic family life. Her frantic high-profile world is suddenly turned upside down after a traffic accident that causes her to injure a pedestrian. Blanche Gardin and Benjamin Biolay also star in the film.
Indie Sales closed deals for Canada (K Films), China (Dddream), ex-Yugoslavia (McF), Germany (Mfa), Greece (Weird Wave), Italy (Academy 2), Portugal (Leopardo), Russia and Cis countries (Exponenta), South Korea (M&m International), Switzerland (Adok) and Benelux (Paradiso).
The movie was previously acquired by Kino Lorber for the U.S. and English-speaking Canada. Several territories are still available, notably Spain.
“France” was released in France by Arp Selection on Aug.
Dumont’s eleventh feature film, “France” stars Seydoux as France, a glamorous TV star journalist juggling a primetime news show and a chaotic family life. Her frantic high-profile world is suddenly turned upside down after a traffic accident that causes her to injure a pedestrian. Blanche Gardin and Benjamin Biolay also star in the film.
Indie Sales closed deals for Canada (K Films), China (Dddream), ex-Yugoslavia (McF), Germany (Mfa), Greece (Weird Wave), Italy (Academy 2), Portugal (Leopardo), Russia and Cis countries (Exponenta), South Korea (M&m International), Switzerland (Adok) and Benelux (Paradiso).
The movie was previously acquired by Kino Lorber for the U.S. and English-speaking Canada. Several territories are still available, notably Spain.
“France” was released in France by Arp Selection on Aug.
- 9/17/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider, I’m Jake Kanter. As the Cannes Film Festival draws to a close, join me in reflecting on the past week’s film and TV news. Want to get in touch? I’m on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered every Friday, sign up here.
Cannes Week Two
Testing times: Cannes was inevitably going to have a high-profile brush with coronavirus, and sure enough it came last weekend when we revealed that Léa Seydoux’s attendance was in doubt due to her testing positive in Paris. She canceled on Wednesday, meaning the Croisette was robbed of its rendezvous with an actress showcasing four features at the fest, including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Arnaud Desplechin’s Deception. Generally, though, organizers did a good job of containing the virus, with our Tom Grater learning that the dreaded spit tests were producing...
Cannes Week Two
Testing times: Cannes was inevitably going to have a high-profile brush with coronavirus, and sure enough it came last weekend when we revealed that Léa Seydoux’s attendance was in doubt due to her testing positive in Paris. She canceled on Wednesday, meaning the Croisette was robbed of its rendezvous with an actress showcasing four features at the fest, including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Arnaud Desplechin’s Deception. Generally, though, organizers did a good job of containing the virus, with our Tom Grater learning that the dreaded spit tests were producing...
- 7/16/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
French director Flore Vasseur has opened up about her journey from high-flying entrepreneur in New York City to filmmaker whose feature debut “Bigger Than Us,” co-produced with Marion Cotillard, premiered at Cannes’ new sidebar dedicated to climate change.
It all started when the then 24-year old Vasseur witnessed the 9/11 attacks from her office in NYC.
“It was one of those life-changing moments, it tears away everything you believe, everything that you are. I had this intuition that there was a tangible reason why we were receiving these bombs and that I was contributing to this with my lifestyle, my ideas, my values. What I felt was not fear, but shame.”
Her quest to find answers took her to Afghanistan on a contract with the World Bank. “I was super happy, I thought I was going to make a change, but when I got there I realized that all the money...
It all started when the then 24-year old Vasseur witnessed the 9/11 attacks from her office in NYC.
“It was one of those life-changing moments, it tears away everything you believe, everything that you are. I had this intuition that there was a tangible reason why we were receiving these bombs and that I was contributing to this with my lifestyle, my ideas, my values. What I felt was not fear, but shame.”
Her quest to find answers took her to Afghanistan on a contract with the World Bank. “I was super happy, I thought I was going to make a change, but when I got there I realized that all the money...
- 7/14/2021
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
Greta Thunberg isn’t the only teenager taunting governments to do more about the environmental crisis than respond with “beautiful words”. Bigger Than Us shows the Swedish activist is one of many, each drawing inspiration from one another, even when fighting very different corners. Connecting the dots in Bigger Than Us is Melati Wijsen, an 18-year-old whose campaign to stop single-use plastic in Indonesia was mounted almost a decade ago – like everyone featured here, her activism began early.
In Lebanon, she meets Mohamad, a Syrian refugee who constructed a school. In Malawi, she hears from Memory, who raised the marriable age for girls from 15 to 18. Through Rene, in Rio De Janeiro, she learns how he established a newspaper created by and for residents of the favelas. There’s also Xiutezcatl, a fracktivist in Colorado fighting shale gas development, Mary, a British photographer-turned-refugee activist in Greece, and Winnie, whose mission...
In Lebanon, she meets Mohamad, a Syrian refugee who constructed a school. In Malawi, she hears from Memory, who raised the marriable age for girls from 15 to 18. Through Rene, in Rio De Janeiro, she learns how he established a newspaper created by and for residents of the favelas. There’s also Xiutezcatl, a fracktivist in Colorado fighting shale gas development, Mary, a British photographer-turned-refugee activist in Greece, and Winnie, whose mission...
- 7/12/2021
- by Sunil Chauhan
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Paris-based banner Indie Sales has closed deals in key markets for Flore Vasseur’s environment-themed documentary “Bigger Than Us” which is produced by Oscar-winning actress and activist Marion Cotillard. It will world premiere at Cannes as part of an ephemeral selection of films about the environment.
The event documentary has been acquired for Australia & New Zealand (Kismet), the Benelux (Cinéart), Canada (Maison 4:3), Ex-Yugoslavia (McF Megacom), Germany/Austria (Koch Media), the Middle East (Osn), Poland (Best Film) and Switzerland (Praesens). Jour2Fête will release the documentary in France on Sept. 22.
Shot in Malawi, Lebanon, Brazil, Greece, Indonesia, Uganda and the U.S., “Bigger Than Us” sheds the light on a young generation aged 18 to 25 who are fighting for human rights, freedom of expression, climate, social justice, access to education and food security.
“We are very thankful to the Cannes Film Festival team for highlighting ‘Bigger Than Us,” thus bringing attention to...
The event documentary has been acquired for Australia & New Zealand (Kismet), the Benelux (Cinéart), Canada (Maison 4:3), Ex-Yugoslavia (McF Megacom), Germany/Austria (Koch Media), the Middle East (Osn), Poland (Best Film) and Switzerland (Praesens). Jour2Fête will release the documentary in France on Sept. 22.
Shot in Malawi, Lebanon, Brazil, Greece, Indonesia, Uganda and the U.S., “Bigger Than Us” sheds the light on a young generation aged 18 to 25 who are fighting for human rights, freedom of expression, climate, social justice, access to education and food security.
“We are very thankful to the Cannes Film Festival team for highlighting ‘Bigger Than Us,” thus bringing attention to...
- 6/18/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard is set to produce Flore Vasseur’s documentary “Bigger Than Us,” with Paris-based Indie Sales on board to represent the title in international markets.
“Bigger Than Us” follows an 18 year-old Indonesian teenager, Melati Wijsen, who has been lobbying her local government to ban the sale and distribution of plastic bags on her island, Bali, for the last six years. Now shooting, the documentary portrays Melati as she embarks on a journey to meet other young leaders and young activists based around the world.
“For more than 20 years, I’ve been involved in environmental and social causes, fighting to raise awareness for a more equitable world,” said Cotillard. “Becoming a mum, I felt instantly that my kid had so much to teach me. A new generation is choosing life and dignity. And they’re showing us the way.”
Cotillard and Ludovic Dardenay are producing “Bigger Than...
“Bigger Than Us” follows an 18 year-old Indonesian teenager, Melati Wijsen, who has been lobbying her local government to ban the sale and distribution of plastic bags on her island, Bali, for the last six years. Now shooting, the documentary portrays Melati as she embarks on a journey to meet other young leaders and young activists based around the world.
“For more than 20 years, I’ve been involved in environmental and social causes, fighting to raise awareness for a more equitable world,” said Cotillard. “Becoming a mum, I felt instantly that my kid had so much to teach me. A new generation is choosing life and dignity. And they’re showing us the way.”
Cotillard and Ludovic Dardenay are producing “Bigger Than...
- 5/9/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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