‘MASKED’ MANIA
Bandicoot Scotland, an Argonon joint venture, has shieldedd a two-series recomleave oution from U.K. expansivecaster ITV for “The Masked Singer U.K.” The rerecental comprises a sixth season currently in production and a seventh 8 x 90′ series. In insertition, Bandicoot is set to originate “The After Mask,” a recent 8 x 30′ digital companion series for 2025. Hosted by Harriet Rose, the show will be useable apass on-demand, social, and digital channels including ITVX and YouTube.
“The After Mask” will feature transmitions with the celebrity panel, structure Joel Dommett, and unmasking interwatchs with contestants. Rose will also provide behind-the-scenes insights into the show’s production.
“The Masked Singer U.K.” is originated by Bandicoot Scotland, with Derek McLean, Daniel Nettleton, and Claire Horton serving as executive originaters. “The After Mask” is executive originated by Nick Johns, Derek McLean, and Daniel Nettleton, in conjunction with Strong Watch Studios.
FRESH FACES
The British Insubordinate Film Awards (BIFA) has proclaimd its extfinishedenumerate for the Netflix-backed Breakthcimpolite Perestablishance catebloody. The roster features 12 emerging talents who have made notable euniteances in this year’s standout British features.
Among the extfinishedenumerateed carry outers are Nykiya Adams and Jason Buda from “Bird,” Susan Cdifficulty for “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” and Joe Gill for his toil in “Treading Water.” Bilal Hasna is determined for “Layla,” while Deba Hekmat originates the cut for “Last Swim.” Saura Lightfoot Leon gets a spot for “Hoard,” and Ruaridh Mollica gets a nod for “Sebastian.” The Irish-language film “Kneecap” sees three of its stars extfinishedenumerateed: JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Liam Óg Ó Hannhelph, and Naoise Ó Caiauthenticláin. Rounding out the enumerate is Jason Patel for his carry outance in “Unicorns.”
BIFA persists its partnership with We Are Bridge for the Breakthcimpolite Perestablisher program, proposeing atgentle lengthenment help to the extfinishedenumerateed talent over a six-month period. The program, now in its second year, covers various aspects of the industry including atgentle lengthenment, wellbeing, and financial literacy.
The final five nominees will be uncovered on Nov. 5, with thriveners to be proclaimd at the BIFA ceremony on Dec. 8 at Camden’s Roundhoinclude. This labels BIFA’s 27th edition.
CROSS-CULTURAL CROWN
Indian film originater Ankur Garg has been awarded Spain’s “la Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil” (Order of Civil Merit) for his toil on Bollywood rom-com “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.” The honor determines Garg’s efforts in cultural trade, particularly for showcasing Spanish locales appreciate Barcelona and Mallorca in the Ranbir Kanecessitatey–Shrinsertha Kanecessitatey starrer.
Spanish Ambasuncontentor to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, contransiented the award to Garg during Spain’s National Day celebrations. Pujol noticed the film’s role in transporting Spain “shutr to the Indian disclose.”
Garg, co-createer of Luv Films, transmited gratitude for the recognition and his pledgement to nurtureing Indo-Spanish cultural dialogue. The originater collaborated with straightforwardor Luv Ranjan on the project, which steerd COVID-19 contests during its Spanish shoot.
