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EXCLUSIVE: Range Media Partners has signed Jarreau Carrillo, the actor-filmmaker whose new short The Vacation has generated substantial buzz on the ground at Sundance 2023.

EXCLUSIVE: After helping get this years Sundance Film Festival off the ground with the festival’s opening night movie, Sometimes I Think About Dying, director Rachel Lambert has signed with Range Media Partners. Lambert along with the films star, Daisy Ridley have earned raves following the premiere and the project is now being eyed by several buyers who attended opening night. The pic is also competing in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.

A couple of Star Wars alums are responding to whether they'd be open to reprising their respective roles in the epic space opera franchise.Emilia Clarke and Daisy Ridley, who both wrapped up their characters' stories in the films that they starred in, were presented with the question while attending the 2023 Sundance Film Festival that kicked off on January 19.For Clarke, she didn't mince words when she shot back with a quick 'no', while Ridley had a different answer when she confessed she would definitely consider returning.  Star Wars alums: Emilia Clarke and Daisy Ridley responded to the question of whether they would consider reprising their roles in the Star Wars franchise while attending the 2023 Sundance Film FestivalClarke, 36, played the role of Qi’ra, Han Solo's childhood friend and romantic interest, in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).While promoting the new science fiction romantic comedy film The Pod Generation at Sundance, the British actress was asked if her interest in doing more genre films would extend back to a galaxy far, far away. 'I mean… no,' she said with a laugh, according to Indie Wire, adding, 'That would be lovely, that would be very nice.

Daisy Ridley was spotted once again at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Friday.The Star Wars actress, 30, looked effortlessly chic in an aegean blue satin duster coat that she wore over an understated all-black ensemble.The day before, she attended the premiere of her new film Sometimes I Think About Dying alongside her costar Brittany O'Grady, 26, at the film festival.  Simple yet stylish: Daisy Ridley, 30, was spotted once again at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on FridayThe London native - who played Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy - bundled up in a long satin duster coat that was buttoned at the side to cinch her waist. Underneath, she wore a fitted black turtleneck and dark pants.To match, she sported a pair of knee-high pointed-toe stiletto boots.

Sometimes I Think About Dying is directed by Rachel Lambert, written by Stefanie Abel Horowitz, Kevin Armento, and Katy Wright. The movie stars Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje, Megan Stalter, and Brittany O’ Grady.

Daisy Ridley and Brittany O'Grady stunned in chic suits for the premiere of their new film Sometimes I Think About Dying at the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday.The Star Wars actress, 30, and O'Grady, 26 – who will soon be getting terrorized by Christoph Waltz in the Amazon Prime thriller The Consultant – were a striking duo as they posed side by side.Daisy oozed elegance in her simple gray ensemble while Brittany looked dapper in a stylish tuxedo. Drop-dead dashing: Daisy Ridley, 30, and Brittany O'Grady, 26, stunned in chic suits for the premiere of their new film Sometimes I Think About Dying at the Sundance Film Festival on ThursdayWith her slick raven pixie cut styled to perfection, Ridley rocked her cool gray blazer and matching pants.  The radiant actress allowed her complexion to shine with minimal makeup, accenting her subtle glam with tasteful jewelry. O'Grady's look brought the edge with a super snug tux and black-and-white heels.The White Lotus alum wore her lustrous dark curls up in a bun, allowing a few loose strands to dangle over her gorgeous features.

Disney’s third “Tron” movie has just found its chief programmer, as TheWrap has confirmed that “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” filmmaker Joachim Rønning has joined the project. The director has a longstanding history with the studio, having already helmed “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and the upcoming “Young Woman and the Sea,” starring Daisy Ridley.

After about five years of speculation, Jared Leto‘s “Tron” sequel, “Tron: Ares,” may finally be underway. Deadline reports that Disney eyes an August start date for the film’s production in Vancouver.

EXCLUSIVE: A new installment of Tron is coming back online. The Dish hears that Disney is in early negotiations to set Joachim Rønning to direct Jared Leto in Tron: Ares. The film is crewing up, eyeing an August start date in Vancouver.

Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) will star in and EP the series adaptation of Nina de Gramont’s best-selling novel, The Christie Affair. Juliette Towhidi (Calendar Girls, Death Comes to Pemberley) will adapt the script.

The demise of STX as a distributor continues to pose questions for the future of high-profile movies on their slate, including Guy Ritchie’s action film Operation Fortune, Michael Mann’s big-budget biopic Ferrari, and Daisy Ridley thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter. 

EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment executive and producer Leigh Kittay has joined director, writer and producer Will Gluck’s production company, Olive Bridge Entertainment as their Head of Film.

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Free has pre-empted the rights to Tracy Sierra’s debut horror novel The Corner.

Jennifer Lopez’s jaw-dropping wedding with Ben Affleck was all the amazing honeymoon fashion that followed.RELATED: Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala shoes are on sale at DSWOne memorable look was JLo's Farm Rio dress in a gorgeous sunshine yellow – and the pretty cut-out maxi dress is now on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue for 50% off! And, until Friday, October 2, use code OCTGIFTSF at checkout for purchases over $250 and you can get a promotional gift card for up to $900.Brazilian label Farm Rio has a seemingly endless list of celebrity fans including Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, Jessica Alba, Lili Reinhart, Daisy Ridley and of course, JLo.SHOP: Celeb-loved bags under $150 on sale at Saks: Princess Kate, JLo faves and MOREA post shared by Decio ImmagineCasa (@decio_immaginecasa)The Hustlers star loves the brand so much she made it part of her honeymoon wardrobe, wearing Farm Rio's $200 knotted midi dress during a romantic trip to Lake Como with Ben, shopping together at homeware store Decio ImmagineCasa not long after their Georgia nuptials.

Joseph Kosinski was in talks to direct, but he has since exited the project, and the individual adds that the studio is currently meeting with other directors in the hopes the film can begin shooting by this spring. Deadline in a report on Monday listed candidates such as “Free Solo” directors Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi as well as Laika’s Travis Knight, though one of the names floated in the report, “10 Cloverfield Lane” filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, on Twitter denied being involved in making a sequel.

Longtime couple Daisy Ridley and Tom Bateman aren’t spotted together in public that often, but they posed for some rare photos at an event this week!

It looks like Lily James and Matt Smith are friendly exes!

Manori Ravindran International Editor With a week to go before kicking off the London Film Festival, the British Film Institute gathered the U.K.’s titans of cinema to toast the return of moviegoing and celebrate the next generation of filmmakers. The BFI’s Luminous gala took place at the swanky Londoner hotel in Leicester Square on Thursday evening (Sept. 29), where Variety had exclusive access. The event, which also featured the BFI and Chanel’s inaugural Filmmaker Awards, used to be a biannual bash, but was the first of its kind since the pandemic. The starry dinner convened around 400 guests, including actors Daisy Ridley, Ncuti Gatwa, Morfydd Clark, Rebel Wilson, Lily James, Malachi Kirby, Dame Joan Collins and Eddie Redmayne; directors Edgar Wright, Gurinder Chadha, Steve McQueen and Terry Gilliam; and producers including Working Title co-founder Eric Fellner, screenwriter Jemima Khan, and former BBC drama commissioner-turned-A24 international boss Piers Wenger.

John Boyega is dishing the British royal tea! The 30-year-old staple appeared on Thursday's and was asked by fans who was cooler on the set of — Prince William or Prince Harry. «I definitely think it was Harry. Harry is just more casual, isn't he?» Boyega said of the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex. The royal brothers visited the set in 2016 and even filmed a cameo as Storm Troopers, which was eventually cut from the final film. «I don't know why. Maybe the royal family were like, 'Nah, leave them out of the universe,'» Boyega speculated of the cut footage. «But we never would have known,» host Cohen argued. «There's something about royalty,» Boyega joked in an affected posh accent.

Zack Sharf Oscar Isaac appears to have changed his course when it comes to a possible return to “Star Wars.” The actor played fan-favorite Poe Dameron in the most recent “Star Wars” trilogy with Daisy Ridley’s Rey and John Boyega’s Finn, but he ended his run burnt out and doubtful that he’d ever return for more. However, Isaac recently said during a SiriusXM interview that he’s “so open” to more “Star Wars” as long as “there was a great story and a great director.”“I don’t know.

It’s been interesting to see the stars of the “Star Wars” Sequel Trilogy, which began with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” react to their massive introductions in one of the biggest films of all time. Especially, when you consider the two leads, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, have gotten to the point where they are shying away from continuing the franchise route of their career.

The pair plan to develop independent film and TV series from other up and coming directors and writers as well as Raiff’s own. Small Ideas’ first project is an unnamed TV series that Raiff will write and direct as well as produce alongside Quittner. “Clem and I are very protective of passion.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Cha Cha Real Smooth” director Cooper Raiff and former Black Bear Pictures development executive Clementine Quittner are teaming up to launch a new production company, Small Ideas, with a goal of developing and producing independent film and television projects.The duo are joining forces to make projects from emerging filmmakers and creators, as well as projects written and directed by Raiff. Their first endeavor will be an undisclosed television series which Raiff will write, direct, and produce, and which Quittner will produce.Raiff’s most recent film, “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” won the Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Apple for $15 million.

For a time, Lucasfilm seemed poise to explore the galaxy’s future concurrently —Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker saga—while also filling gaps in the “Star Wars” mythology. A prequel film like “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” made a billion-plus at the box office.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear that STX and Lionsgate are down the road on a new strategic deal that will see the latter distributing and marketing the former’s upcoming theatrical releases. STX’s upcoming slate includes such titles as Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Michael Mann’s Ferrari, Greenland: Migration, and Neil Burger’s The Marsh King’s Daughter starring Daisy Ridley, Garrett Hedlund and Ben Mendelsohn, among movies.

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley has finally won a battle with conservationists over the £1. 85m derelict terraced house she bought two years ago in celebrity-studded Camden Town, north London. The Force Awakens star, who plays Rey Skywalker, applied to transform the Grade II-listed building consisting of bedsits into a family home in a £1m transformation.

reported Mediaite. Pegg — who had stopped by SiriusXM’s “Jim and Sam” radio show — said that he believed that “Star Wars” fans were the hardest. “To be honest — and as someone who kind of was, you know, kicked off about the prequels when they came out, the ‘Star Wars’ fanbase really seems to be the most kind of toxic at the moment,” said Pegg.