Here is the latest World News from The Hollywood Reporter.
U.K. Box Office: ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ Snares Crown
But it was ‘Zootropolis’ that outperformed in its third week as ‘Batman v. Superman’ slipped further down.
CinemaCon: European Box Office Hits $9.76 Billion in 2015
Europe, which accounts for 24 percent of global box-office revenues, saw attendance increase last year.
Simon Baker’s Directorial Debut ‘Breath’ Unveils Cast
Production is under way in Western Australia on ‘The Mnetalist” star’s directorial debut.
Vodafone and Orange Take Rights to Spanish Soccer League Amid Anti-Trust Push
The new deals mean telecoms giant Telefonica will lose its monopoly to air Spain’s star-studded La Liga at the end of this season.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Cooperate on Luc Besson’s Submarine Disaster Movie
‘Kursk’ will be directed by Denmark’s Thomas Vinterberg.
China Box Office: Morgan Freeman Fandom Lifts ‘London Has Fallen’ to $24.5M
‘Zootopia,’ meanwhile, climbed past ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ to become Disney’s biggest movie ever in the booming Chinese film market.
Bollywood Royalty Greet William and Kate at Charity Event
The Dutchess of Cambridge wowed Indian fashionistas with outfits that mixed looks from British and Indian designers.
Sacha Baron Cohen Lied About Freddie Mercury Biopic, Says Queen’s Brian May
“Why would he go away and say that we didn’t want to make a gritty film?”
Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie Rule Out More Seasons of ‘The Night Manager’
“In cold practical terms, we’re done,” said Laurie on the six-part spy thriller ahead of its launch on AMC April 19.
Altitude Sets Up French Joint Venture to Release Jacques Cousteau Biopic ‘The Odyssey’
The British distributor has partnered with France’s Pan-Européenne to release the film, which co-stars Audrey Tautou, in the U.K..
Bryan Adams Cancels Mississippi Show, Cites State’s New “Religious Freedom” Law
The singer says he can’t “in good conscience” perform in a state where “certain people are being denied their civil rights due to their sexual orientation.”
‘Heidi’: Film Review
Zurich-born Alain Gsponer directed the latest film adaptation of one of Swiss kid lit’s most famous protagonists in this film that’s been conquering Europe.
NHL Playoffs Without Canadian Teams Threatens TV Ratings Drop
NBC Sports is primed for a ratings bonanza as the Stanley Cup tournament is an all-American team affair this year.
Nick Jonas to Perform at iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards
The Canadian event, which has been rebranded to introduce iHeart Radio to Canada, also added Alessia Cara and hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to its performance lineup.
Bernie Sanders to Speak at the Vatican, Address Climate Change
The presidential hopeful has accepted an invitation from Pope Francis to speak at a conference on April 15.
British TV Show ‘Hunted’ to Get Russian Remake
The show is set to premiere on state-run NTV in 2017.
Lars von Trier Production Company Co-Founder Resigns
Peter Aalbaek Jensen has stepped down as CEO of Zentropa, now Scandinavia’s largest production company.
Daniel Battsek Exiting Cohen Media Group to Be New Boss at Film4
Battsek replaces David Kosse, who left the production arm of British network Channel 4 to run the new international arm of STX Entertainment.
BBC Drama Head Polly Hill Jumps to Commercial Competitor ITV
Hill’s credits at the BBC include ‘Wolf Hall,’ ‘The Night Manager’ and ‘War and Peace.’
Netflix UK Blasts Past 5 Million Subscribers (Study)
A study from Enders Analysis shows the streaming giant saw 37 percent growth in Britain last year, outpacing all competitors.
Most Wanted Men: The Ink Factory On ‘The Night Manager,’ Tom Hiddleston and Ang Lee’s Next Oscar Contender
Simon Cornwell, co-founder of the British produciton indie, explains the secret behind making, and selling, high-end TV (with a little help from his dad, one John le Carre).
Pop Star Kylie Minogue Joins Guy Pearce in ‘Flammable Children’
The new feature from Stephan Elliott, director of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,’ reunites the pair, who co-starred in Australian soap ‘Neighbours’ nearly 30 years ago.
Can Legendary Entertainment Bypass China’s Film Quota System?
In the wake of Dalian Wanda Group’s $3.5 billion acquistion of Thomas Tull’s studio, the high-stakes political maneuvering in Bejing is gathering steam.
MIPTV: Drama Reigns as King of TV While Reality Goes Downmarket
The big money was on period drama while non-scripted shows aimed to be cost-concious and clever.
MIPTV: Is German TV Ready to Go Global?
Pushed by Amazon and Netflix (who are both doing German TV series) and a growing creative confidence, German drama is poised to take the world stage.
‘Sesame Street’ Welcomes First Afghan Muppet: A Girl Named Zari
Zari will be introduced on the “Baghch-e-Simsim” Afghan local co-production of the show on Thursday.
MIPTV: CanalPlus Acquires AlternaTV
The purchase is part of the French pay-TV giant’s plans to expand in the U.S. and Latin America.
Indian Censors Face Backlash After Claiming ‘Jungle Book’ is “Scary”
The Jon Favreau-directed film was given the equivalent of a PG rating, sparking an instant Twitter reaction.
‘Idol’ Flame Still Burning Bright Overseas
The final season of Fox’s ‘American Idol’ wraps tonight but the hit singing show is still on air, and drawing audiences, from Nepal to the Netherlands.
MIPTV: Wild Bunch Exec Talks About Ambitions for TV Division (Q&A)
The TV division of the French indie behind ‘The Artist’ and ‘Blue Is the Warmest Color’ already has big shows and even bigger plans.
MIPTV: Why the ‘Black Mirror’ Deal Marks a Turning Point for Netflix
For the first time, Netflix outbid a network on a show it originally commissioned and wanted to keep on air.
Sony Pictures Television Takes Majority Stake in Turkish TV Group
SPT Networks has formed a joint partnership with a local ad sales company to buy Planet TV.
MIPTV: Studiocanal’s Rola Bauer, Disney’s Ben Pyne Receive Medal of Honor
The execs were celebrated at MIPTV’s annual awards dinner alongside Mexico’s Marcel Vinay and India’s Punit and Amit Goenka.
Tokyo Disneyland Rings Up Record Profit Despite Drop in Admissions (Report)
Oriental Land, operator of the Tokyo Disney theme parks, is set announce profits of $677 million, its fifth straight year of record results.
Brett Ratner to Chair Beijing Film Festival Competition Jury
Joining Ratner on the jury are Hong Kong director Teddy Chan, Germany’s Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and Japanese filmmaker Yojiro Takita.
Lionsgate Pulls Hulu Pilot ‘Crushed’ From North Carolina After Anti-Gay Bill
While the studio has spoken out against the new law, tax incentives came into play in the decision to choose a Canadian location.
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