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Lili Reinhart to Star in "The Love Hypothesis" Film Adaptation
Yara Sameh After winning Series Mania's Best Actress Award for her turn opposite Cooper Raiff in Mubi's "Hal & Harper", Lili Reinhart has signed on to star in and exec produce "The Love Hypothesis", an adaptation of the New York Times bestseller by Ali Hazelwood, for Amazon MGM Studios and MRC. In the romantic comedy, Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate, and Dr. Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant, enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos. Published by Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Hazelwood's novel spent 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list, breaking out internationally in 40 countries. Originally acquired for publication by editor Sarah Blumenstock at Berkley, the book was also named the Best Romance of the Year by Amazon. Hazelwood is also known for titles like "Problematic Summer Romance," "Deep End," and "Bride", among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) Claire Scanlon (Set It Up) is directing "The Love Hypothesis" from a script by Sarah Rothschild (The Sleepover). Elizabeth Cantillon (The Girl in the Spider's Web, Charlie's Angels) is producing, with Reinhart, Catherine Hagedorn, and Hazelwood executive producing. Soon to be seen starring opposite Raiff and Mark Ruffalo in the former's indie TV series "Hal & Harper", a project she produced which was acquired by MUBI following its premiere at Sundance, Reinhart's upcoming slate also includes Uta Briesewitz's "American Sweatshop," which premiered at SXSW this year. She recently wrapped on Brian Swibel's directorial debut, "The Very Best People," as well as Meredith Alloway's first feature, "Forbidden Fruits," which IFC Films will release in 2026. Reinhart is also attached to produce and star in Ali & Anthony Garland's "Fake Wedding," which is in development at Amazon MGM under her production company, Small Victory. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
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5 days ago
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Lili Reinhart to star in rom-com ‘The Love Hypothesis' for Amazon MGM Studios, production underway
Lili Reinhart has signed on to star in and executive produce the upcoming romantic comedy The Love Hypothesis, adapted from Ali Hazelwood's bestselling novel. The film is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios and MRC, with direction by Claire Scanlon and a script by Sarah Rothschild. Reinhart, recently honoured at Series Mania for Hal & Harper, will portray Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate who enters a fake relationship with Dr Adam Carlsen, a respected yet feared professor. As the arrangement unfolds, both characters find their views on love unexpectedly challenged. Originally published in 2021 by Berkley, Hazelwood's novel spent 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list and reached readers in 40 countries. It was named Amazon's Best Romance of the Year. Scanlon, known for Set It Up and The People We Hate at the Wedding, brings rom-com experience to the project, while Rothschild's previous credits include The Sleepover for Netflix. Elizabeth Cantillon is producing alongside Reinhart, Catherine Hagedorn, and Hazelwood. Hazelwood expressed enthusiasm for the adaptation, saying, 'Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honoured that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project.'
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6 days ago
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Lili Reinhart To Topline Rom-Com ‘The Love Hypothesis' For Amazon MGM Studios & MRC
EXCLUSIVE: After winning Series Mania's Best Actress Award for her turn opposite Cooper Raiff in MUBI's Hal & Harper, Lili Reinhart has come aboard to star in and exec produce The Love Hypothesis, an adaptation of the New York Times bestseller by Ali Hazelwood, for Amazon MGM Studios and MRC. In the romantic comedy, Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate, and Dr. Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant, enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos. More from Deadline 'Legend Of Zelda' Movie Casts Bo Bragason As Zelda & Benjamin Evan Ainsworth As Link Robert Eggers Eyeing Reunion With Aaron-Taylor Johnson And Lily Rose-Depp On His Next Film 'Werwulf' At Focus Features Cooper Koch Joins Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' At Amazon MGM Studios Published in 2021, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Hazelwood's novel spent 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list, breaking out internationally in 40 countries. Originally acquired for publication by editor Sarah Blumenstock at Berkley, the book was also named the Best Romance of the Year by Amazon. Hazelwood is also known for titles like Problematic Summer Romance, Deep End, and Bride, among others. Claire Scanlon (Set It Up) is directing The Love Hypothesis from a script by Sarah Rothschild (The Sleepover). Elizabeth Cantillon (The Girl in the Spider's Web, Charlie's Angels) is producing, with Reinhart, Catherine Hagedorn, and Hazelwood executive producing. In a statement accompanying the project announcement, author Hazelwood said, 'Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honored that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project. Books and films are very different media, and I have complete trust in this brilliant team. I cannot wait to see the final product they'll come up with. I hope they have as much fun filming as I had while writing the book.' Soon to be seen starring opposite Raiff and Mark Ruffalo in the former's indie TV series Hal & Harper, a project she produced which was acquired by MUBI following its premiere at Sundance, Reinhart's upcoming slate also includes Uta Briesewitz's American Sweatshop, which premiered at SXSW this year. She recently wrapped on Brian Swibel's directorial debut, The Very Best People, as well as Meredith Alloway's first feature, Forbidden Fruits, which IFC Films will release in 2026. She's also attached to produce and star in Ali & Anthony Garland's Fake Wedding, which is in development at Amazon MGM under her production company, Small Victory, and is represented by Anonymous Content, UTA, and Peikoff Mahan. Reuniting with Amazon MGM here after directing The People We Hate at the Wedding, starring Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, and Ben Platt, Scanlon is also known for helming the Netflix rom-com Set It Up, starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell. Most recently, she directed episodes of Loot and Palm Royale for Apple TV+, Abbot Elementary for ABC, and produced and directed Season 2 of Unstable for Netflix. She is repped by UTA, 3 Arts, and Jared Levine. Rothschild wrote The Sleepover, which was sold in a bidding war to Netflix, and stars Malin Akerman, Ken Marino, and Joe Manganiello. The film was directed by Trish Sie and earned her a WGA Award. After recently turning in her draft of Splash at Disney, she is currently writing projects for Paramount and Walden Media. She is represented by Verve, Entertainment 360, and attorney Kim Stenton at Myman Greenspan. Hazelwood is repped by the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency and UTA. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-05-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt wins Best Pavilion Design at Cannes Film Festival - Screens - Arts & Culture
Egypt has taken home the Best Pavilion Design Award at this year's Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film), edging out 18 other national pavilions in the festival's International Village. The award, now in its fourth year, recognizes the most outstanding pavilion in terms of creativity, design, programming, and visitor engagement. This year's jury praised the Egyptian pavilion for its 'historical presence and the thoughtful integration of a small movie theatre into the design to share the story of Egyptian cinema.' The 2025 jury included Yi Chou, a Cannes Makers alumni, Brazilian film critic Elaine Guerini, and Leticia Godinho, deputy director of business at Series Mania. Jointly organized by the Cairo International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival and the Egyptian Film Commission (EFC), the pavilion was designed by Sherine Farghal, an Egyptian art director known for fusing traditional set design with modern virtual techniques. Farghal transformed the space into a small cinema, where visitors could watch a curated reel tracing the legacy of Egyptian cinema. On either side of the screen, mirrored walls reflected moving images to create an immersive experience. The video included scenes from iconic Egyptian films such as Youssef Chahine's Bab Al-Hadid and Al-Mohager, Radwan El-Kashef's A'raq Al-Balah, Shady Abdelsalam's Al-Mummia, Kamal El-Sheikh's Gharam Fi Al-Karnak and Hayah Aw Mout, and Henry Barakat's Chattei' Al-Gharam. The reel was adapted from a larger installation titled Egyptian Cities Embracing Cinema, first presented at the 7th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in October 2024. Conceived by Marina Ibrahim and also designed by Farghal, the project highlighted the role of Egyptian cities not merely as backdrops but as living, breathing characters in the country's cinematic history. 'We wanted the world to see Egypt through the eyes of great filmmakers – where rich heritage meets pulsating modernity full of creativity,' Farghal said. Egypt's pavilion was selected from among entries representing a broad mix of countries and institutions, including Morocco, Tunisia, China, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Ireland, Greece, Germany, Canada (Telefilm), the UK, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Israel and L'Institut Français. The pavilions of Iraq, Estonia, and the UK were particularly praised for their distinct designs and welcoming presence. Throughout the festival, the Egyptian pavilion hosted a series of events, including panels, presentations, and workshops to promote the country as a hub for international film production and boost cinematic partnerships. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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France Embraces Spanish TV, But for How Long?
At France's Series Mania in April, now firmly consolidated as Europe's biggest TV festival, Spain scored a historic double, scooping its two top awards, Competition's Grand Prize with 'Querer' and its International Panorama major sidebar with 'Celeste.' Both 'Querer' and 'Celeste' were produced by Spain's Movistar Plus+, 'Celeste' along with The Mediapro Studio. Since Series Mania launched its International Panorama in 2018, no country, let alone the same company, has won its two biggest prizes in one and the same year. More from Variety LA Screenings Independents Bounces Back Brazilian Major Streamer Globoplay Bets on Global Reach of True Crime By Bringing Fourth Season of 'The Anti-Kidnapping Unit' to LA Screenings The Rise of 'Like Water for Chocolate' Producer Endemol Shine Boomdog In recent dealing, Arte France, the French leg of pan-European public broadcaster Arte, also co-produced Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'The New Years' and acquired 'Querer' and 'La Mesías,' the biggest series to date from 'Velvet' creators and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo – 'Los Javis.' 'It's the first time that we have so many projects at the same time with the same commissioner and the same program unit of one company or one broadcaster or platform, whatever,' notes Alexandre Piel, Arte France's deputy head of drama. At 2025's Series Mania's, 'Celeste' lead Carmen Machi also won Panorama's best actress award, while 'Interregnum,' from Spain's Tornasol Media, received its SeriesMakers Beta & Kirch Foundation Award. 'The two major international prizes confirm the prominent place of Spanish series in today's serial landscape,' Series Mania founder and general manager Laurence Herszberg commented, announcing the awards. Movistar Plus+ and The Mediapro Studio certainly aren't making all Spain's running in France. In early 2018, 'Money Heist' exploded onto the world's TV scene, becoming Netflix's first ever non-English-language global blockbuster. France was one of La Casa de Papel's core markets. Netflix is still going great guns in Spain. 2025's Series Mania looked to mark another milestone moment, which says a lot about what's happened to Spanish TV and international market trends since. 'There has been massive investment from the global streamers in recent years, in part because of the potential of Spanish-speaking markets, and that has pushed competition, producers and talent and the average quality of shows,' says Francesco Capurro, Series Mania Forum director. Begun by HBO over 1999-2002, global streamers when they launched aimed to amplify that phenomenon, creating a feeding frenzy for scripted premium TV which many big Spanish groups – Movistar Plus+, The Mediapro Studio, Atresmedia – have responded to with energy. With no MipTV in Cannes, their executives and titles have flooded Series Mania. A fourth Spanish title selected by the European TV festival was 'Mariliendre,' created by Javier Ferreiro and produced by Los Javis, and described by Variety as Spain's answer to 'La La Land.' Series Mania was very close to tying down a fifth title, comments Herszberg. As things stood, only France had more series at Series Mania this year than Spain. Ghislain Barrois at Spain's Mediaset España, RTVE's José Pastor and Movistar Plus+'s Rubén Fernández Loa (Movistar Plus+) served on Forum juries. Spain's across the board growth is now reaping international market benefits. Founded in 2010 at Paris' Forum des Images and moving to Lille in 2018, Series Mania has grown as Europe's premier co-production meet. In Europe, in real terms broadcaster budgets in Europe, at both public or commercial networks, are now edging down, according to a European Audiovisual Observatory study presented at Series Mania. 'It's increasingly difficult to make an ambitious series just within your country. Getting outside money already opens up being broadcast elsewhere or accessing a sales agent,' says Herszberg. 'Co-financing and co-production are more relevant than than ever,' agrees Series Mania director Francesco Capurro. In Arte France, Movistar Plus+ has found a like-minded partner. The two's now intense title-by-title relationship is knit by what Piel calls 'common editorial guidelines.' From Alauda Ruíz de Azua, and teaming Movistar Plus+ with Kowalski Films and Feelgood Media, 'Querer' plumbs what must be one of the least explored but most frequent scenarios of rape in the world: marital relationships. Based on Javier Cercas' acclaimed non-fiction book of the same title, 'Anatomy of a Moment' captures Spain's Feb. 23, 1981 one night coup' d'etat, emphasizing the complexity of events, the fragility of its democracy, the value of its defence and how two men distant on the political spectrum – Spanish prime minister Adolfo Suárez, who came from Spain's Francoist Falange, and Spanish Communist Party leader Santiago Carrillo – came to an intricate understanding which allowed Spain's 1970s passage from dictatorship to democracy. 'It's how to be relevant, accurate, bring something a bit different, taking risk but bringing some nuance in a world which is so polarized, so radical that you just need a little bit of elements to understand or to switch point of views,' says Piel. 'It's a brick of knowledge that we all need in Europe just to understand where Spain is today,' he adds. 'Thanks to Suárez and Carrillo's ability to understand each other's point of view, pact and be flexible, they facilitated Spain's transition,' said Domingo Corral in April, when still Movistar Plus+'s director of fiction and entertainment content. Co-production brings more money to the table than a simple licensing deal, and pares risk. Movistar Plus' is a local operator without the magnitude of global services and 'Anatomy of an Instant' is 'an expensive series,' said Corral. 'Having a parter like Arte France allows us a lot at a economic level but also because of its creative vision,' said Corral. Since it bowed its first shows in 2017, the largest achievement of Movistar Plus+ has been to attract some of Spain's biggest creative talents as many creators in Spain have seized an opportunity to make series of the same level of artistic ambition and cinematographic execution as in cinema. As the Series Mania double suggests, this younger generation is ever more on France's radar. Sorogoyen won France's best foreign film Cesar for 'The Beasts' in 2023. Winning two prizes at last year's Series Mania, Los Javis 'La Mesías' was greeted with rave reviews in France when released last November on Arte: 'One of the most beautiful series of the year,' said Libération. Two Spanish films – Oliver Laxe's 'Sirat,' Carla Simon's 'Romería' – have now been selected for Cannes competition. Movistar Plus+ and Arte France now hope to co-develop series together, says Piel. In April, that looked to spell well for the Spanish operator's bottom line and international creative reach. In late April, however, Corral, the main architect of Movistar Plus+' artistic ambition over the last decade, supported by Sergio Oslé as Movistar Plus president and then CEO of Telefónica España, was dismissed as Movistar Plus+ director of fiction and entertainment content by its parent Telefonica, itself under new management. 150 prominent figures from the Spanish entertainment sector have signed a public letter expressing their gratitude and consternation. The most obvious way to interpret his Corral's removal is that Movistar Plus+ will now pursue a different production strategy. Other operators remain bullish about Spanish TV talent. It remains to be seen whether Spain's consecration in France now mark halcyon days. 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