Highlights from the Entertainment Beat

Craig Russell is set to star in the upcoming British action thriller "The Priest," which recently completed filming in Cornwall, UK. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Will Saunders, follows a former operative turned parish priest whose past resurfaces when a figure from his old life reappears. As a local crime boss, played by Luca Matteo Zizarri, tightens his grip on the town, the priest is pulled back into the violence he attempted to leave behind. The production also features Imogen Mackenzie as the catalyst for the story and includes contributions from a crew of emerging filmmakers from Falmouth University’s School of Film & Television. The film is anticipated to represent the first project resulting from the institution's collaboration with Action Xtreme, aiming to produce professional industry-standard feature films. (Variety) ProSiebenSat.1, a major player in German broadcasting, has reported a 9% drop in revenue during the first half of the year, attributed to the challenging TV advertising market and competition from rivals holding World Cup broadcasting rights. Despite this, the company turned a profit in its EBITDA, thanks to strategic cost reductions and restructuring efforts. Revenues within its Entertainment segment fell by 5.8%, prompting the company to refocus its efforts on digital platforms, particularly its streaming service Joyn, which showed growth in both advertising and subscription revenues. Adjustments in the way programming costs are recorded also contributed to a year-on-year reduction in expenses. (Deadline Hollywood) At the 31st Busan International Film Festival, Michelle Yeoh has been honored as the Asian Filmmaker of the Year for her substantial contributions to the film industry over her four-decade career. Yeoh's rise began in the Hong Kong action scene, where she became a pioneering figure for women in the genre. She gained international acclaim in films such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Everything…