The Canadian joins Baltasar Kormákur and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson on the first film from the Icelandic production company, set in the "hyper-masculine world" of a trawler and to be directed by Baldvin Z.
Reilly hopes the short film will remind people "that big lives always start small, and even tiny dusty towns in the middle of nowhere can produce people who can shape a brighter future for us all."
The Erich Pommer Institut reveals the professionals in mid- to senior-level management positions from across Europe taking part in the fifth edition and a new partnership with Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event.
Analysts weigh Ted Sarandos' and Greg Peters' turnaround efforts as the CEOs insist that all that's needed is better execution. But, says one finance expert, "The risk is not the near-term fundamentals, but perception."
The 30th edition of the Estonian festival also unveils Stephen Frears' 'Dangerous Liaisons' and Tim Blake Nelson's 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd' among its latest program additions.
Laura Hyppönen's film with Rea Lest, Christian Hillborg and Jessica Grabowsky, which will also screen at Mar del Plata, explores the conflicting experiences of a rape victim, the alleged perpetrator and his wife.
Bridging gaming and Hollywood, the new player will "source, develop, package, and produce adaptations" across genres, including action, horror, high-concept spectacle, comedy and beyond.
A C-suite reshuffle has led at least one Wall Street analyst to cut his financial forecasts. Another echoes a widely held sentiment: "A new path is being laid; it may take time."
Eliška Andršová Cílková's feature debut and portrait of three-time Czech figure skating champion Barbora Vránková premieres at the Ji.hlava Doc Fest and will come to HBO Max across Europe.
Festival director Joanna Szymańska-Szcześniak and program director Bartek Pulcyn see more room for growth without the glitz and glam: "Our focus is firmly on the quality of the films."
Cai Chengjie was named best director for 'Suzhou Quartet,' while 'Agia' was honored with the Competition 1-2 award at the 42nd edition of the Polish festival.
Plus, an Estonian composer also has something to do with the film’s musical vibes, co-writer and co-director Devon Delmar shared with THR at the BFI London Film Festival.
In a conversation with Tina Brown in London, the super-agent discussed his memoirs, why the UFC was his hardest deal and how live sports can provide "common ground" in a politically divided world.
In London, the star also discussed playing people who "haven’t been seen," nearly going crazy on 'True Detective,' police brutality and how 'Green Book' made him feel like a "golden boy," followed by vitriol.