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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent France tv distribution has picked up five new documentaries: “The Climate: A 50 Year Battle,” “The Epic History of Europe: From Cesar to Charles de Gaulle,” “Denisova Unveiled,” “Icons of the 20th Century: An Historical Journey” and “MBZ: The Hidden Face of the UAE.” “The Climate: A 50-Year Battle” shines a spotlight on the first time the United Nations set forth the risks human activities pose to the climate in June 1972. The one-off documentary also recounts the scientific and political battles to raise global awareness about climate change in the last 50 years. Written and directed by Alexis Barbier-Bouvet et Elena Sender, “The Climate: A 50-Year Battle” is produced by Effervescence for French Broadcaster France 5.

Council bosses are to use nearly £2 million of government cash to pay for food vouchers during school holidays.

Madonna was photographed in New York, wearing the most stylish and expensive Crocs you’ll ever see. Lourdes Leon showcases her voice and colorful energy with new song, “Love Me Still”Madonna apparently comes out as gay in new TikTokMadonna was getting ready for a family reunion in New York City, and was dressed for the part, a mix of stylish and relaxed. She wore her hair pink and loose, and was carrying a red water bottle.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Ziad Doueiri, the French-Lebanese filmmaker of the Oscar-nominated movie “The Insult” who made his TV debut with the hit series “Baron Noir,” will next direct “Fièvre” (“Fever”). “Fièvre” was penned by “Baron Noir” screenwriter Eric Benzekri and has been co-developed by French pay TV group Canal+’s Creation Originale label. The show is being produced by Quad, the Paris-based company behind Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache’s “Intouchables” and the series “The Bonfire of Destiny.” “Fievre” is headlined by two female characters played by Nina Meurisse, who notably starred in Celine Sciamma’s Berlinale competition film “Petite Maman,” and Julia Piaton, from Emmanuel Mouret’s “Love Affair(s)” which was part of Cannes 2020’s official selection.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sydney Gallonde, the French producer of Make It Happen Studio, is set to re-team with MGM TV Intl. Productions on a biopic of Eugene Bullard, one of the first Black American military pilots who was also a boxer and a jazz musician. Gallonde has acquired the book rights to Claude Ribbe’s biography of Bullard, which shed light on the man’s heroic life and drew headlines on French media across the country when it was published in 2012. Like many Black American entertainers such as Josephine Baker, Bullard left America for Europe and France in 1914 to escape racial segregation, lynchings and prejudice. The young and adventurous man, who was born in Georgia, eventually settled in Paris looking for a better life and worked at a music hall. When WWI erupted, Bullard enlisted in France’s Foreign Legion along with other foreign volunteers, becoming one of the few Black combat pilots during the war. He then volunteered for the French Air Service and later became a flight fighter for the French Army. 

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Amazon Prime Video has scored a pair of deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony to bolster its programming in France with premium titles. The agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery gives Prime Video the first-window rights to exclusive TV series from Warner Bros. Discovery in France, including “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” the first two seasons of “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Ava DuVernay’s miniseries “DMZ” and “Peacemaker” Season 1. Also part of the pact are library TV titles, on a non-exclusive basis. These include “Legacies” (Seasons 1 through 3), “Pretty Little Liars,” “Fringe,” “One Tree Hill,” “The Originals” and “Shameless.”

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Paris-based sales and co-production banner Have A Good One (HAGO), has boarded two new series, “Sex (re) Education” (“Septième Ciel”) and “Caro Nostra,” in the run up to Mipcom, the Cannes TV market. “Sex (re) Education” is a 10-part half-hour comedy series directed by Alice Vial, who won the Cesar Award in 2018 with her short “The Winkles.” The series, penned by Clémence Azincourt, Clement Marchand and Vial, follows Jacques, an pensioner who has been placed by his daughter in a retirement home. When he thinks his life is over, he meets Rose and embarks on a passionate and lustful affair, wrecking havoc in the residence. The cast includes Irene Jacob, the well-known actor of Krzysztof Kieslowski’s “Rouge.” Ordered by French pay TV group OCS, the show recently won best series at La Rochelle Fiction Festival and is produced by Next Episode, Henri Debeurme’s UGC-backed company.

Liza Foreman When it comes to kids and family, Disney still rules. Anybody doubting that just had to catch Disney Branded Television’s presentation of company’s buying needs, given by Rick Clodfelter at Saturday’s MipJunior. 100 or so execs sat listening to him. Far more delegates packed out the little standing space at the JW Marriott’s Salon Suquet in Cannes. Very few execs left, dismayed they couldn’t get a seat. Many looked like they were hanging on Clodfelter’s every word.  At the session, 30 Minutes with Disney Branded Television, the executive director, content acquisitions & partnerships had a lot to pack into a much shorter window than last year when there was no physical event. “Last year, MipJunior lasted four months,” he said. “Because we did it all on Zoom.”

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Pathé and Chapter 2, a Mediawan company, are set to reteam with “Three Musketeers” director Martin Bourboulon on a riveting thriller set in the backdrop of the fall of Kabul and the takeover by the Taliban. The film is an adaptation of “13 days, 13 Nights, in the Hell of Kabul,” a sprawling real-life account of the events written by commander Mohamed Bida and published by Denoël last month. Bourboulon, who recently completed shooting “The Three Musketeers,” a big-budget two-part saga based on Alexandre Dumas’ masterpiece, will be filming the movie in French and English with an immersive and ultra-realistic style.

Manchester City footballer Bernardo Silva has welcomed a “new family member” with his girlfriend Ines Degener Tomaz.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Cinemed, the Mediterranean Cinema Film Festival, is partnering up with Lebanese film org Aflamuna / Beirut DC to launch a new co-production and co-financing initiative aimed at high-profile projects from the Arab world. The new program, which is also backed by France’s National Film Board and is part of the festival’s industry showcase Cinemed Meetings, will present seven projects involving 22 Arab countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Liban, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Syria, among others. All selected projects are currently in development and are being brought by filmmakers who have previously directed at least one short film.

Tito Puente continues living in the hearts of millions of Latinos and Hispanics worldwide. Recently, Google honored the musician, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer with a special Doodle and a short. As a celebratory gesture during Hispanic Heritage Month, the late Puerto Rican descent star, widely known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions, including his most famous song, “Oye Como Va,” is now part of the Google Doodle history for his contributuons to music.

Madonna caused a stir on Sunday evening as she seemingly came out as gay in a playful TikTok video.MORE: Madonna shares impressive glimpse inside home as she documents surprising end of summer bashTaking to the social media platform, the 64-year-old pop icon posted a video which saw her attempting to tackle a viral trend. In the bizarre video, Madonna could be seen launching a pair of bright pink knickers into her bathroom bin, before intentionally missing.WATCH: Madonna shares glimpse inside her homeTrue to form, Madonna opted to wear an eye-catching cream ensemble featuring oversized cream joggers and a Jean Paul Gaultier-inspired corset top.MORE: Madonna spotlights bubblegum pink transformation in candid bathroom selfiesMORE: Madonna celebrates milestone birthday for twins Stella and EsterShe styled her candyfloss pink hair in gentle waves and accessorised with safety pin earrings, layered necklaces and a bright pink lip.The songstress included the caption: "If I miss, I'm Gay".

Being real. After posting a fun TikTok, fans on the social media platform are asking: Is Madonna bisexual?

Madonna went positively viral over the weekend after she playfully admitted she’s gay to her 2.8 million TikTok followers.The ‘80s icon took to the popular video-sharing app on Sunday to show a video of herself in the bathroom while dressed in a top reminiscent of her iconic cone bra. The 64 year old Material Girl attempted to throw a pair of hot pink panties in the bin, but missed. “If I miss, I’m gay!” she wrote in the caption.The post, which is part of a wider TikTok trend that sees people deliberately miss what they are aiming for, has since garnered over 1m likes and 14.8 million views.The mum of six then faces the camera before throwing up her hands and turning away.

Lorraine Kelly has been hit out by fans of her ITV show after she made "disgusting" comments regarding popstar Madonna's appearance this morning. Joined by Ross King, Lorraine and the celebrity correspondent were discussing the latest in entertainment news, when the host was not able to hide her shock at Madonna’s latest appearance on social media.The singer, 64, recently posted a video, which shows her attempting to throw pink underwear into a bin with the caption: "If I don’t get the panties in the bin, I’m gay".