Wiip Preps Global Con Artists Series; 'Zorro' Reboot in the Works; France's Black Creatives Speak Out

View on web New reader? Subscribe January 28, 2021 Wiip Teams With 'Life Is Beautiful' Producer Nicola Giuliano on Global Con Artists TV Series (EXCLUSIVE) Wiip has teamed up with Oscar-winning Italian producer Nicola Giuliano on a TV series inspired by real-life con artists around the worl … By Nick Vivarelli • Read More 'Zorro' Reboot Series in the Works From Secuoya Studios, John Gertz A new "Zorro" series will give the franchise a modern makeover, and include a “large female presence.” Read More No More 'Fake Diversity' on Screen. It's About Quality, As Well As Quantity As the U.K. industry seeks to improve its diversity, what does “authentic” portrayal of under-represented look like and how can … Read More Cannes' Marché du Film to Run Alongside Film Festival in July Cannes' Marché du Film is set to run alongside the Cannes Film Festival from July 6-15 and will open registrations on March 15. Read More Congo Rising Sets Assassinated Leader Patrice Lumumba Film, Aims to Rebuild Congo Film Industry (EXCLUSIVE) U.S.-based outfit Congo Rising is preparing "Patrice Lumumba," a film on the life of the Congolese leader who was assassinated in 1961. Read More 'Tehran' Executive Producer Julien Leroux Launches Paper Entertainment "Tehran" executive producer Julien Leroux has launched Paper Entertainment, a London-based company developing and producing TV content. Read More Sundance: Clint Bentley's 'Jockey' Nabbed by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE) Clint Bentley's feature debut "Jockey," set to world premiere at Sundance, has been acquired by Berlin-based Films Boutique. Read More U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal Will Be Focus of New Drama Series 'Thank You & Goodbye' The drama "Thank You & Goodbye" will detail the fall of the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, Rupert Murdoch’s News of the Wo … Read More How Black Creatives Are Struggling to Be Heard in France's Entertainment Industry Black creatives are struggling to be heard in France, which doesn't allow quotas based on race, fueling a rise in systemic inequity. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2021 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile