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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
HBO Max Hires ITV's Sasha Breslau and Amazon's Alessandro Volpato to Lead Acquisitions in U.K., Italy
Warner Bros. Discovery has appointed Sasha Breslau and Alessandro Volpato to lead content acquisitions for HBO Max in the U.K. & Ireland and Italy, respectively, as the company prepares for the streamer's early 2026 rollout across multiple European markets. Breslau will join as Vice President, Content Acquisitions for the UK and Ireland in October 2025. Reporting to Ragnhild Thorbech, SVP of Programming & Acquisitions, EMEA, she will oversee content sourcing, rights negotiations, and strategic programming partnerships. Her remit includes helping shape HBO Max's regional strategy and curating a diverse lineup of HBO Originals, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures titles, DC Studios content, and TNT Sports programming. More from The Hollywood Reporter Julie Pacino on Exploring Female Trauma in Lynchian Feature Directorial Debut 'I Live Here Now' Malcolm Jamal-Warner Drowning Death: Second Swimmer Survived Ordeal Just For Laughs: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin to Receive Best Podcast Award Volpato, named Director of Acquisitions for Italy, will report to Joana Silva, VP of Programming & Acquisitions. Based in Milan, he will lead negotiations with local and European studios and distributors and collaborate with the broader EMEA acquisitions team on pan-European projects. Breslau joins WBD after two decades at ITV, where she most recently served as Head of Content Acquisitions. She was a key architect of ITVX and ITVX Premium, overseeing the licensing of more than 8,000 hours of content. Among her acquisitions were Love & Death, The Twelve, One Tree Hill and The Originals — all top-performing titles for the platform — as well as the Oprah with Meghan & Harry special, ITV's most-watched non-sport broadcast since 2018. She also brokered multi-year deals with Disney for Family Guy and American Dad. Volpato joins from Prime Video & Amazon Studios, where he was Senior Manager, Content Acquisition. His portfolio included original Italian series such as Pesci Piccoli, Sconfort Zone, and Sono Lillo, alongside international fare like Those About to Die. A former executive at Warner Bros. International TV Distribution in London, he has also held strategic roles at Discovery Italia and co-founded the cultural non-profit CinemaItaliaUK. The appointments come as HBO Max accelerates its international expansion. Following a July 2025 relaunch that brought the platform to 12 new markets, HBO Max is now available in over 90 countries. Its U.K. and Irish debut in early 2026 will coincide with the expiration of WBD's output deal with Comcast-owned pay-TV group Sky, positioning the platform as the exclusive regional home for its flagship programming. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire Solve the daily Crossword
Montreal Gazette
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Brownstein: Another Pacino is set to make a mark in Montreal, this time as a director
Just as her Oscar-winning dad Al has, Julie Pacino is set to leave her mark on Montreal — but from the other side of the camera. It was in June 2015 that then-Montreal mayor Denis Coderre made the senior Pacino an honorary citizen and gave him a symbolic key to the city. Ten years later, Julie Pacino's debut directorial feature film, the haunting yet darkly humorous psycho-thriller I Live Here Now, makes its world première in Montreal, Thursday night at the Fantasia International Film Festival. She will be on hand for a Q-and-A after the 7:05 p.m. screening Thursday at Salle J.A. DeSève, as well as after Friday's 2:15 showing at the same venue. I Live Here Now is one wild ride, a sort of postmodern Rosemary's Baby à la Polanksi set at a sort of postmodern Bates Motel à la Hitchcock. Like the works of David Lynch and Ryan Coogler, the film's effects-laden, surreal eeriness is broken up by some deadly dark wit. Fantasia is a perfect fit for this flick. At its core, this is a tale about a struggling actress (Lucy Fry) whose world takes a turbulent turn when she learns she is pregnant and somehow finds her way to the creepy aforementioned motel where there is no refuge to be had. Instead, long-seated trauma from her childhood surfaces. The would-be father (comedy star Matt Rife) and his overbearing mother (Sheryl 'Twin Peaks' Lee) only exacerbate her anguish. 'I showed my mom (Jan Tarrant), also my best friend, the film and she went: 'What the heck?' I went: 'No, no … that part of it is fictional!'' a smiling Pacino recounts in an interview. It has been quite the journey for Pacino — also the film's writer — to get to this point in her career. 'A lot of life experience and working on a bunch of different short films, to kind of figure out what exactly it is I wanted to say as a director, is what took this long. I was never in a rush,' explains Pacino, director of the acclaimed short Nowhere to Go. While following in his career footsteps on one level, it's abundantly clear that she has taken a genre route far removed from that of her father. But her dad did one film, the Devil's Advocate (1997), which just may have been a precursor to the path his daughter has taken three decades later. He was cast as Satan, and Julie, five at the time, happened be on the set during filming. 'I think that might (have shaped me) … I have vivid memories of that set and the flames and that burned-up corpse the art department had created, and my dad going 'it's not real.' Yeah, but it feels real. And then he goes: 'Yeah, that's the movies.' And I was like: 'OK.' 'That piqued by interest. So I would say that it had an impact on the art that I like to make and the movies that I like to watch.' One thing is certain: I Live Here Now didn't benefit from a Serpico/Godfather-like budget. Yet the film's production values have the feel of a well-endowed feature. 'This is an indie film and we had limited resources. And I was just grateful to have any resources to make a feature. We did the best that we could with what we had. I think a lot of times that limited resources can help sort of rein in the vision and the creative in a really healthy way. 'So I enjoyed the parameters that I was working with. My producers, who were incredible, even enabled us to shoot on film, which is a rarity now, and my collaborators went above and beyond. I don't know how they did it … It was a challenge.' Pacino has little pretence. She won't describe herself as an auteur, simply stating: 'I just enjoy making art with creative geniuses. 'I'm really like a little girl who wants to play with her friends. I just like to be transported to a different reality. So when it was my turn to take a stab at a feature, I figured why not stick to what I like, and let that passion drive the story.' She isn't sure if a career in film was necessarily predetermined because of her dad. 'I was raised with a lot of emphasis on just chasing my desire, whatever it would be. So I tried a lot of things growing up. I took ballet classes. I was actually a very serious softball athlete, playing competitively in college. That skill really translates well in running film sets. It's a very team-oriented thing.' Well, she has knocked it out of the park in her first feature outing. She is now back crafting another psychodrama, 'more external than internal like this one was.' 'Even though the material is really dark, I love to lean into the camp of the horror genre. I love humour to the point where you forget you're watching a horror film.' Her dad has seen rough cuts of I Live Here Now, but not the final version yet. 'He definitely gave me super insightful, helpful feedback along the way, as he always does. I just admire his artistry and have learned so much (from him). So it was a natural thing for me to trust that in myself. I'm definitely grateful to him and my mom for always giving me permission to dream in this way.'
Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo baby with super-famous Hollywood A-list dad launches first ever film – but can you guess who she is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEPO baby with a Hollywood star dad is set to launch her first ever film, following in the footsteps of her movie star parent. The eldest daughter of the hit screen star will showcase her movie - as well as a portrait display - in London and Edinburgh this summer. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 A Hollywood nepo baby is set to premiere her first movie Credit: Getty 5 The award-winning photographer and filmmaker, 33, is the eldest child of a top Hollywood actor Credit: Getty New York born Julie Pacino, 35, will juggle the launch of her "sexy and dangerous" psychological horror flick with her James Bond-themed portraits. For the latter, she consulted with her Godfather star dad, Al, 84, and they joined forces for the project. Julie, who is Al's sole child with Jan Tarrant, works as a film director after clearly inheriting her passion from her father. Her feature film I Live Here Now will air at the Edinburgh Film Festival before she promotes it in London. Meanwhile, she will also launch a photo portfolio capturing as many contenders for the next James Bond movie role as possible. It comes following frequent discussions about the casting of the role with her old man Al. Speaking of the project Julie said: "This isn't about casting James Bond, we could know about the chosen candidate by the summer, but I'd still be interested in doing their portraits. "For me, it's about exploring identity, power, and myth through the faces of the men who could very comfortably wear the tux. "Each portrait is a meditation on who we are drawn to, and why." So far, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, Regé-Jean Page, James Nelson-Joyce, and Olly Rix are already confirmed. The 'Godfather' cast reunite 45 years after the movie was released Julie also works as a creative director and photographer. She has taken the lead on the creative direction, photography, and videography for several brand campaigns, most recently Hyatt, Fouquet's, AllSaints, ShoePalace, and Van Gough Museum. Her photography was also chosen by TIME Magazine as part of the Publication's famous TIMEPieces Build a Better Future: Genesis collection and recently had her photography featured in the exhibition Broad Strokes II at the Leica gallery in Beverly Hills. ROLE MODEL Julie, who has created short film Nowhere To Go, previously spoke out about her father's influence on her career. What is a Nepo Baby? A 'nepo baby' is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts. The term 'nepo' is short for 'nepotism', which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context. Key Characteristics: Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family's established reputation, wealth, or industry connections. Nepo babies often benefit from their family's established reputation, wealth, or industry connections. Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field. They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field. Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based. Industries Affected: Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents. Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents. Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses. Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses. Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives. Examples: Children of famous actors who become actors themselves. Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles. Offspring of political figures who enter public office. The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy. Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed. She told Toronto Film Magazine: "I grew up on film sets so I was exposed to the artform at a very young age. "It was always so fascinating — this experience of stepping into an alternate reality, in a way. "One of my earliest memories is being on the set of The Devil's Advocate'and seeing a burned up prop corpse in the middle of a massive oriental rug. "I was by myself just staring at this thing and I remember thinking: 'This is awesome'. I must've been around five years old. "Maybe that's why some of my work can be a little twisted! The first movie I shot, I was 9 years old, I got a little DV Camera for my birthday. "My friends wanted to go outside and play but I begged them to play different parts in a horror movie I had come up with. They obliged and we had a blast." Yet she also told the New York Post: "I was always raised with perspective, and my mum always kept me in check and made sure that I never felt entitled or that I deserved anything because of something that my father did." 5 Julie is the daughter of Godfather star Al Pacino Credit: Getty 5 Julie will make her directorial debut on I Live Here Now, which will showcase at the Edinburgh Film Festival Credit: Utopia 5 Julie recently spoke about the impact of her father's movie star lifestyle on her childhood Credit: Getty
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo baby with super-famous Hollywood A-list dad launches first ever film – but can you guess who she is?
A NEPO baby with a Hollywood star dad is set to launch her first ever film, following in the footsteps of her movie star parent. The eldest daughter of the hit screen star will showcase her movie - as well as a portrait display - in London and Edinburgh this summer. 5 New York born Julie Pacino, 35, will juggle the launch of her "sexy and dangerous" psychological horror flick with her James Bond -themed portraits. For the latter, she consulted with her Godfather star dad, Al, 84, and they joined forces for the project. Julie, who is Al's sole child with Jan Tarrant, works as a film director after clearly inheriting her passion from her father. Her feature film I Live Here Now will air at the Edinburgh Film Festival before she promotes it in London. Meanwhile, she will also launch a photo portfolio capturing as many contenders for the next James Bond movie role as possible. It comes following frequent discussions about the casting of the role with her old man Al. Speaking of the project Julie said: "This isn't about casting James Bond, we could know about the chosen candidate by the summer, but I'd still be interested in doing their portraits. "For me, it's about exploring identity, power, and myth through the faces of the men who could very comfortably wear the tux. "Each portrait is a meditation on who we are drawn to, and why." So far, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, Regé-Jean Page, James Nelson-Joyce, and Olly Rix are already confirmed. The 'Godfather' cast reunite 45 years after the movie was released Julie also works as a creative director and photographer. She has taken the lead on the creative direction, photography, and videography for several brand campaigns, most recently Hyatt, Fouquet's, AllSaints, ShoePalace, and Van Gough Museum. Her photography was also chosen by TIME Magazine as part of the Publication's famous TIMEPieces Build a Better Future: Genesis collection and recently had her photography featured in the exhibition Broad Strokes II at the Leica gallery in Beverly Hills. ROLE MODEL Julie, who has created short film Nowhere To Go, previously spoke out about her father's influence on her career. What is a Nepo Baby? A 'nepo baby' is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts. The term 'nepo' is short for 'nepotism', which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context. Key Characteristics: Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family's established reputation, wealth, or industry connections. Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field. Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based. Industries Affected: Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents. Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses. Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives. Examples: Children of famous actors who become actors themselves. Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles. Offspring of political figures who enter public office. The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy. Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed. She told Toronto Film Magazine: "I grew up on film sets so I was exposed to the artform at a very young age. "It was always so fascinating — this experience of stepping into an alternate reality, in a way. "One of my earliest memories is being on the set of The Devil's Advocate'and seeing a burned up prop corpse in the middle of a massive oriental rug. "I was by myself just staring at this thing and I remember thinking: 'This is awesome'. I must've been around five years old. "Maybe that's why some of my work can be a little twisted! The first movie I shot, I was 9 years old, I got a little DV Camera for my birthday. "My friends wanted to go outside and play but I begged them to play different parts in a horror movie I had come up with. They obliged and we had a blast." Yet she also told the New York Post: "I was always raised with perspective, and my mum always kept me in check and made sure that I never felt entitled or that I deserved anything because of something that my father did." 5 5 5 Al Pacino's most iconic roles Michael Corleone (The Godfather trilogy, 1972–1990): Pacino's portrayal of the calculating and ruthless mob boss remains one of cinema's most iconic performances. Tony Montana (Scarface, 1983): As the ambitious and volatile drug lord, Pacino delivered a career-defining performance, cementing his place in pop culture. Frank Serpico (Serpico, 1973): His role as the whistle-blowing NYPD officer earned him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Scent of a Woman, 1992): Pacino won his first Academy Award for his portrayal of the blind, charismatic, and fiery retired officer. Vincent Hanna (Heat, 1995): Starring alongside Robert De Niro, Pacino's intense performance as a driven detective became a standout in the crime genre. Roy Cohn (Angels in America, 2003): In this acclaimed miniseries, Pacino portrayed the controversial lawyer with gripping complexity.
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Nepo baby with super-famous Hollywood A-list dad launches first ever film – but can you guess who she is?
A NEPO baby with a Hollywood star dad is set to launch her first ever film, following in the footsteps of her movie star parent. The eldest daughter of the hit screen star will showcase her movie - as well as a portrait display - in London and Edinburgh this summer. 5 A Hollywood nepo baby is set to premiere her first movie Credit: Getty 5 The award-winning photographer and filmmaker, 33, is the eldest child of a top Hollywood actor Credit: Getty New York born Julie Pacino, 35, will juggle the launch of her "sexy and dangerous" psychological horror flick with her James Bond-themed portraits. For the latter, she consulted with her Julie, who is Al's sole child with Jan Tarrant, works as a film director after clearly inheriting her passion from her father. Her feature film I Live Here Now will air at the Edinburgh Film Festival before she promotes it in London. Meanwhile, she will also launch a photo portfolio capturing as many contenders for It comes following frequent discussions about the casting of the role with her old man Al. Speaking of the project Julie said: "This isn't about casting James Bond, we could know about the chosen candidate by the summer, but I'd still be interested in doing their portraits. "For me, it's about exploring identity, power, and myth through the faces of the men who could very comfortably wear the tux. Most read in Celebrity "Each portrait is a meditation on who we are drawn to, and why." So far, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, Regé-Jean Page, James Nelson-Joyce, and Olly Rix are already confirmed. The 'Godfather' cast reunite 45 years after the movie was released Julie also works as a creative director and photographer. She has taken the lead on the creative direction, photography, and videography for several brand campaigns, most recently Hyatt, Fouquet's, AllSaints, ShoePalace, and Van Gough Museum. Her photography was also chosen by TIME Magazine as part of the Publication's famous TIMEPieces Build a Better Future: Genesis collection and recently had her photography featured in the exhibition Broad Strokes II at the Leica gallery in Beverly Hills. ROLE MODEL Julie, who has created short film Nowhere To Go, previously spoke out about her father's influence on her career. What is a Nepo Baby? A 'nepo baby' is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts. The term 'nepo' is short for 'nepotism', which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context. Key Characteristics: Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family's established reputation, wealth, or industry connections. Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field. Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based. Industries Affected: Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents. Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses. Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives. Examples: Children of famous actors who become actors themselves. Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles. Offspring of political figures who enter public office. The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy. Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed. She told "It was always so fascinating — this experience of stepping into an alternate reality, in a way. "One of my earliest memories is being on the set of The Devil's Advocate'and seeing a burned up prop corpse in the middle of a massive oriental rug. "I was by myself just staring at this thing and I remember thinking: 'This is awesome'. I must've been around five years old. "Maybe that's why some of my work can be a little twisted! The first movie I shot, I was 9 years old, I got a little DV Camera for my birthday. Read more on the Irish Sun "My friends wanted to go outside and play but I begged them to play different parts in a horror movie I had come up with. They obliged and we had a blast." Yet she also told the 5 Julie is the daughter of Godfather star Al Pacino Credit: Getty 5 Julie will make her directorial debut on I Live Here Now, which will showcase at the Edinburgh Film Festival Credit: Utopia 5 Julie recently spoke about the impact of her father's movie star lifestyle on her childhood Credit: Getty Al Pacino's most iconic roles Michael Corleone ( The Godfather trilogy, 1972–1990): Pacino's portrayal of the calculating and ruthless mob boss remains one of cinema's most iconic performances. Tony Montana ( Scarface , 1983): As the ambitious and volatile drug lord, Pacino delivered a career-defining performance, cementing his place in pop culture. Frank Serpico ( Serpico , 1973): His role as the whistle-blowing NYPD officer earned him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade ( Scent of a Woman , 1992): Pacino won his first Academy Award for his portrayal of the blind, charismatic, and fiery retired officer. Vincent Hanna ( Heat , 1995): Starring alongside Robert De Niro, Pacino's intense performance as a driven detective became a standout in the crime genre. Roy Cohn ( Angels in America , 2003): In this acclaimed miniseries, Pacino portrayed the controversial lawyer with gripping complexity.
