Max Sports Tier: Warner Bros. Discovery’s JB Perrette And Luis Silberwasser On Its Role In NBA Renewal Talks And The Delicate Task Of Managing Pay-TV Relationships In The Streaming Era

Coleen Rooney has opened up about her and Wayne's marriage troubles from cheating scandals to drink driving in her new documentary.

Married at First Sight UK contestant Shona Manderson has opened up on what happened behind-the-scenes with husband, Brad Skelly.

Married At First Sight UK star Erica Roberts has hit out at an online troll who sent her nasty messages on social media.

Prince Harry left the UK over three years ago after his shock exit from the Royal Family back in 2020 with wife Meghan Markle.

Scotland is known for its secluded spots that are perfect for stargazing, but one remote village goes one step further and is even twinned with Mars.

A dad racked up a whopping 27,000 arcade tickets while on an incredible hot streak at Butlin's in Skegness. Philly Jones won big on the same machine over the course of three days during a holiday last week.

Ayrshire clubs have been left bemused after cup chiefs made the decision to charge children for entry to grounds across Scotland at the weekend.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left feeling "crushed" about having to completely leave their senior roles in the Royal Family behind but felt the late Queen's decision "wasn’t a surprise, given the lack of support they received", according to claims.

Iconic TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan share two grown-up kids together - daughter, Chloe Madeley and son, Jack Madeley.

Holly Willoughby was left in floods of tears following her decision to quit This Morning.

Prince Harry's relationship with the Royal Family has gone from bad to worse in recent years following his shock exit from the Firm with his wife Meghan Markle in 2020.

Naman Ramachandran MTV has revealed a host of musicians who will perform at this year’s Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Paris. Jung Kook, of K-pop icons BTS, who has scored three 2023 MTV EMA nominations including best song for “Seven (feat.

K.J. Yossman “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling book-series about 17-year-old Pip, who finds herself drawn into a murder investigation when she begins to suspect the police have got the wrong man. Moonage Pictures are now adapting the book alongside the BBC (who own a minority stake in Moonage) and German co-producers ZDF, with “Wednesday” star Emma Myers cast as Pip.

Ellise Shafer “Gangs of London” has officially started production on Season 3, with Sky and AMC+ revealing the director and writer of the show’s next installment. Kim Hong Sun (“Project Wolf Hunting”) will direct and executive produce the upcoming eight-episode season, with Peter McKenna (“Kin”) serving as lead writer and executive producer.

Millions of people have been warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they could be targets of a new fraud scheme.

The company running a bus which smashed into a bubble tea shop at Piccadilly Gardens has issued a statement following the crash, which killed a pensioner. Diamond Bus North West says it is cooperating with police after an X50 bus hit the front of the T4 shop, next to the bus station yesterday afternoon (October 16).

Thousands of people could be eligible for a 'special payment' from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) due to a major benefits mistake.

A 77-year-old woman has tragically died after a bus crashed into a shop at Piccadilly Gardens yesterday. Almena Amica, who was a pedestrian during the incident, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died.

A new apartment block could be coming to Northenden after plans for 34 new flats and five townhouses have been submitted.

Victor Lindelof communicated the Sweden team's desire for their game against Belgium to be abandoned to UEFA on Monday night following a terrorist attack in Brussels which saw two people shot dead.

The UK Foreign Office has issued fresh travel guidance for Belgium after two Swedish football fans were fatally shot in the street in Brussels on Monday. Police have since shot dead a suspected Tunisuan extremist accused of killing the two Swedes.

Facebook Monday.She died just one week before her 85th birthday.“For more than 50 years, our lives were intertwined through our mutual love of literature, writing, and acting,” Scott wrote of her late “Dark Shadows” co-star.“We could not have been more unalike, and therein lay the magic of our enduring friendship. My thoughts are with her family in this sad time of grief and remembrance.”Parker’s daughter, Caitlin Hawkins, confirmed her mother’s death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.Before kickstarting her career in entertainment, Parker enrolled in Vassar College in New York, where she roomed with none other than Jane Fonda.She later completed her undergraduate degree at Southwestern at Memphis, which is now Rhodes College, before graduating from the University of Iowa with a master’s degree in drama.She went on to marry her first husband, Tom Parker, and the pair welcomed two sons, Rick and Andy during their time living in Wisconsin.Lara then decided to kickstart her acting career, and traveled to NYC where she landed a role in Dan Curtis’ series, “Dark Shadows.”During her stint on the six-season-strong show, the actress starred in a film based on the series, “Night of Dark Shadows,” in 1971.A year prior, she starred alongside Robert De Niro in Brian De Palma’s “Hi, Mom!”After wrapping “Dark Shadows,” Lara relocated to LA to continue expanding her onscreen portfolio, including a role in the 1973 drama “Save The Tiger,” which earned Jack Lemmon a Best Actor Oscar.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director David S. Goyer is the co-architect of Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy. The director recruited Goyer to help him flesh out the story and co-write 2005’s “Batman Begins,” before Nolan and his brother Jonathan penned the scripts for 2008’s “The Dark Knight” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” based on stories cracked by Goyer.

Ever wanted a behind-the-scenes take on how desperate Warner Bros. was for the DCEU to be like the MCU? Variety reports that screenwriter David S. Goyer went into detail about the rapid creation of WB’s ill-fated cinematic universe while on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Max fans who don’t relish the idea of coughing up $9.99 per month more to access the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer’s upcoming live sports tier might not realize that they’ve been making out like bandits with seemingly “free” sports content on other platforms for years, according to WBD global streaming chief JB Perrette.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Less than two months after its release in theaters, “The Meg 2: The Trench” is diving into the streaming world. The big-budget sequel arrives on Max on Sept.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Viewers of landmark series on Amazon Prime Video like “The Boys” or “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” will soon be offered something never made available on the service before: TV commercials. Amazon Prime Video, one of the last mainstream streaming services to eschew the injection of regular commercial breaks into its movies and shows, plans to start letting them run early next year.

WGA and [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers] met for bargaining today and will meet again tomorrow,” the WGA said in a negotiations update message sent to members late Thursday. “Your Negotiating Committee appreciates all the messages of solidarity and support we have received the last few days, and ask as many of you as possible to come out to the picket lines tomorrow.” The WGA has been out since May 2.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Warner Bros. Discovery is giving DC Studios a primary production hub at its U.K.-based TV and film studio Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” amid a sprawling plan to expand the location by more than 50% capacity and 10 sound stages.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Writers Guild of America resumed bargaining with the major studios on Wednesday, as the 142-day writers strike closed in on a record duration. In a break from previous sessions, several top CEOs joined in the talks on Wednesday in Sherman Oaks. They were Bob Iger of Disney, Ted Sarandos of Netflix, Donna Langley of NBCUniversal and David Zaslav of Warner Bros.

Over 140 days into the WGA’s strike, the latest resumption of talks today between the scribes and studios and steamers are leaving nothing to chance.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Warner Bros. Discovery aims to make all of the sporting events it has developed over the years for cable crowds available to streamers at the same time — so long as they are willing to pay extra for the privilege. The media giant, which enjoys lucrative rights deals with the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL and the NCAA “March Madness” tournament, wants to use those properties to bring eyeballs to Max, its streaming service.

Making good on years of promises by the corporate overseers of Turner Sports, Warner Bros. Discovery is adding a live sports tier to Max.

Naman Ramachandran Disney’s Hercule Poirot film “A Haunting in Venice” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.1 million ($2.7 million), according to numbers released by Comscore. In its second weekend, in second place, Warner Bros.’ “The Nun II” collected £1.1 million for a total of £3.8 million.

Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch has been subject to severe criticism from fans for its diminished fidelity.Mortal Kombat 1 released for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch today (September 19), however, the latter version has launched without the entirety of Invasions.A new game mode that features famous locations from previous entries in Mortal Kombat in a mix of tabletop and role-playing game mechanics, this also allows player to generate seasonal currency for the Kollector.Moreover, the visuals of the Nintendo Switch version are a point of contention in comparison to the game’s price. Though Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch is slightly cheaper than the other versions in the United Kingdom, those in the United States must shell out $69.99 for all versions of the game.Owing to the differences between the specifications of these platforms, it would never have been possible to replicate the graphics on the PS5 on the Nintendo Switch, for example.

Tim Burton has shared his thoughts on Nicolas Cage‘s cameo as Superman in The Flash, released earlier in the year – see what he had to say below.In the 1990s, Burton – who had directed 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns starring Michael Keaton – was tapped to direct a Superman film led by Nicolas Cage titled Superman Lives. However, that film was scrapped just three weeks before it began filming, with the only public memories of the film being footage of Cage testing out costumed for the titular role.However, Cage’s take on Superman received a long-awaited revival earlier this year in the form of a computer graphic-generated cameo for The Flash. Now, Tim Burton has spoken out about the cameo.Speaking to the British Film Institute, Burton was asked if he had any regrets about not being able to push through with Superman Lives.