Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to abandon the plans they announced in September 2023 for launching a premium sports channel on Max, and they will also terminate a trial project known as “CNN Max,” which aimed to introduce a separate tier of CNN content for Max subscribers.
On Wednesday, it was announced that a brand new time-traveling and space odyssey will debut on Disney+ in the United States at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET on April 12, while BBC and BBC iPlayer viewers in the U.K. will get to see it first. Subsequent episodes from this eight-part season will be released weekly following the initial premiere.
For the very first time, the show took the lead in viewership among adults aged 18 to 34 during its run this week. This week’s episode saw a record-breaking viewership with notable guests such as the cast of “Yellowjackets,” Selma Blair, Mikey Madison, Key Huy Quan, Theresa Caputo, Anya Taylor-Joy and Joanna Garcia Swisher. Additionally, a special Valentine’s Day episode was aired, featuring Oliver Hudson, Taye Diggs, and Valerie Bertinelli.
ITV Studios and Zhejiang Media Group are joining forces to create and produce unscripted content for both local and international audiences. Leveraging Zhejiang’s strengths in producing high-end non-scripted shows and ITV’s global success with series like “The Voice” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” they aim to generate innovative formats. Their first project, titled “Go! Fishing!,” will be unveiled soon. Both companies are eager to cater to the growing demand for fresh, culturally diverse content worldwide. The partnership was orchestrated by Augustus Dulgaro and Zoe Tsui from ITV, with a planned launch of their co-developed ideas set for 2025.
Prominent figures among the signatories are Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Gary Lineker, and Riz Ahmed. In total, there are over 450 individuals who have signed this letter, a fact that EbMaster comprehends.
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.
The renowned Italian actor, a member of the SAG Award-winning ensemble for “Conclave”, will collaborate with Joan Collins on the upcoming film “The Bitter End” by John Gore Studios.
The aim is to enhance the prosperity of budding tech ventures with great potential, while also aiding NBCU and Comcast properties in creating innovative ways to showcase live sports and associated sports content.
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.
The Ministry of Culture of Brazil, along with the Instituto Guimarães Rosa and the Brazilian Embassy in Paris, are orchestrating an exhibition highlighting Brazil’s vibrant and robust film and media sector.