Isabelle Huppert, Geoffrey Rush, Abbie Cornish and Ray Winstone Join Paris-Set Feature ‘Burnt Piano,’ Based on Australian Stage Play (EXCLUSIVE)

Actors Isabelle Huppert, Geoffrey Rush, Abbie Cornish, Ray Winstone, and newcomer Tarquin Cameron have signed up for a movie adaptation of an Australian stage play written by Justin Fleming. Known for their roles in “Elle,” “The Piano Teacher,” “The King’s Speech,” “Shine,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Gentlemen,” and “The Departed” respectively, these talented individuals will be part of this upcoming production.

Banijay Entertainment Unveils Fresh Formats ‘Football Island’ and ‘Date on Stage’ at London TV Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)

The initial collaboration between SimpelZodiak, known for adapting shows like “Survivor” and “Hunted,” and Banijay Benelux subsidiary Southfields, which is the leading sports production company in the Netherlands, is highlighted by a project titled “Football Island.” This Dutch-formatted production is their first joint effort.

Vue CEO Tim Richards on Continued Strike Recovery, Getting Back Into Production and Wanting to Work With Streamers: ‘Emilia Pérez’ ‘Deserved to Be on a Big Screen’ (EXCLUSIVE)

In ten years, we’ll likely reflect on ‘Avatar’ as both the culmination of the challenges faced by the film industry over the past five years (including the pandemic and strikes) and the start of a fresh era for cinema.” (Richards told EbMaster.)

‘The Crown’ Exec Producer Andy Harries to Step Down as Left Bank Pictures CEO, Move to Chairman Role

2026 will see Harries transition to a fresh role, where he’ll stay on as CEO until a successor is appointed. During this time, he will also carry on serving as an executive producer on notable upcoming and future projects by Left Bank Pictures. This includes the adaptation of James Graham’s “Dear England,” Stephen Butchard’s “This City Is Ours” (set to premiere this week at London Screenings), and Scott Frank’s upcoming Netflix detective series, “Department Q,” scheduled for release in early summer.

‘Temptation Island’ Adds Scandalous New Twist, Ignites ‘Trouble in Paradise’

The reality TV show, titled ‘Temptation Island,’ focuses on four couples who are seeking clarity in their relationships. They aim to determine if they’re prepared for a lifelong commitment with their current partners. The series chronicles their journey as they reside temporarily in separate communities – the men in a villa populated by single women, and the women in a house inhabited by eligible bachelors.