John Hazelton

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Source: New Europe Film Sales Janus Films has acquired all North American rights to The Love That Remains, the drama from Iceland’s Hlynur Pálmason that made its debut in the Premieres section of this month’s Cannes festival. The deal follows Janus’ acquisition two-and-a-half years ago of Palmason’s Godland, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2022.

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Source: Peter Searle / Screen International Rising UK talent Kit Connor is in early talks to star in Alex Garland’s live-action film based on video game Elden Ring, according to reports. Connorbroke through in Netflix young adult series Heartstopper, set to conclude with a TV film to be shot this summer, and was named among Screen’s Stars of Tomorrow in 2023.

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Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane is expected to leave his post when his contract expires towards the end of this year, according to reports. Though his exit deal is still being finalised, Kahane is believed to be in talks to take up a producing deal with Lionsgate. When Kahane departs, Erin Westerman, currently president of production at the Motion Picture Group is expected to take over responsibility for the company’s production slate under group chair Adam Fogelson.

1 week ago | screendaily.com | John Hazelton

Source: New Europe Film Sales Janus Films has acquired all North American rights to The Love That Remains, the drama from Iceland’s Hlynur Pálmason that made its debut in the Premieres section of this month’s Cannes festival. The deal follows Janus’ acquisition two-and-a-half years ago of Palmason’s Godland, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2022.

1 week ago | screendaily.com | John Hazelton

Source: Premier Communications. Photo credit Joanne Warren. British actress Ruth Madeley has been cast in the lead role of Being Heumann, from Oscar-winning Coda writer-director Sian Heder and Apple Studios. Madeley was nominated for a Bafta for her performance in 2015 BBC drama Don’t Take My Baby and has also appeared in UK TV projects including Then Barbara Met Alan, Years and Years and Doctor Who.