Tag: Venus
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Doc on Venus and Serena Williams’ Father, Richard Williams, Secures Sales in Major Markets (Exclusive)
A new documentary about Richard Williams, the father of tennis greats Serena and Venus Williams, has sold into major markets.“On the Line: The Richard Williams Story,” which had its U.K. premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June, has been sold into Sky (U.K. and Italy), Canal+ (France), Mnet (South Africa), Paramount+ (Australia) and Tvnz (New Zealand).The…
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Reinaldo Marcus Green Open to Directing James Bond, but ‘Let’s See If Idris Wants to Do It’
After helming Oscar-winning Serena and Venus Williams’ family biopic “King Richard,” director Reinaldo Marcus Green is ready to take on an IP franchise: James Bond.During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter discussing his HBO series “We Own This City,” Green said he’s “definitely open” to directing a Bond film.“I want to go into that direction,”…
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‘The Duke’ Director Roger Michell: Endangered BBC Is ‘Great Rainforest’ of Film Business
Roger Michell, the British director behind Venice competition title “The Duke” and films such as “Notting Hill” and “Venus,” says he feels “great sympathy” for the BBC and its ongoing tensions with the U.K. government.Speaking at a press conference for “The Duke” in Venice, alongside star Jim Broadbent (co-star Helen Mirren did not make the…