Paramount Global has renewed its U.S. rights deal for UEFA soccer , agreeing to pay $1.5 billion for a six-year extension through 2030. When it was known as ViacomCBS, the company emerged as the surprise winner of a previous auction for UEFA rights, securing a deal through 2024. The matches proved a popular draw on CBS All Access, which was expanded and rebranded as Paramount+ in 2021. Select games have also aired on Paramount networks, including CBS and CBS Sports Network. The new deal, which runs through 2030 and also includes Europa League and the Europa Conference League, is a significant step up, the latest sports rights deal to spike due to surging demand. According to a person familiar with the terms, its annual value rises to $250 million from the current level of $100 million. Amazon was among the other companies reportedly pursuing UEFA. “UEFA has been a key driver for Paramount+ since our launch and we are thrilled to extend this successful partnership … [Read more...] about Paramount Locks Up UEFA Soccer Through 2030 In U.S. With 6-Year, $1.5B Extension
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Cineworld Preparing To File For Bankruptcy
Cineworld , the globe’s second-largest exhibitor and owner of Regal Cinemas, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal. The London-based company has engaged lawyers from Kirkland & Ellis LLP and consultants from AlixPartners to advise on the bankruptcy process, the publication reported. Cineworld, which operates 751 sites in 10 countries including the boutique Picturehouse chain in the UK, is expected to file a Chapter 11 petition in the United States and is considering filing for insolvency in the UK, the report said. Cineworld’s share price has been collapsing over recent days, falling from nearly £21 on Wednesday to £3.50 just minutes ago. The company did not immediately respond to Deadline’s request for comment. The news comes days after the company said it was in “active discussions with various stakeholders and is evaluating various strategic options to both obtain additional liquidity and potentially … [Read more...] about Cineworld Preparing To File For Bankruptcy
Raju Srivastava’s Wife Says Rumours About His Health Are Disturbing; Daughter Adds Doctors Treating Him Well
Raju Srivastava has been in the intensive care unit of Delhi's AIIMS for the past nine days following a heart attack. Several reports have been doing the rounds regarding his health. Recently, it was said that his condition had become critical and specialist Dr Padma Srivastava had flown to Delhi for his treatment. Some reports stated that his brain has stopped functioning. Raju Shrivastav Health Update: पत्नी Shikha की गुजारिश- अफवाह ना फैलाएं, वो लड़ाई जीतकर लौटेंगे However, his wife Shikha Srivastava said that the comedian is stable and added that rumours on his health are disturbing. She was quoted by ETimes TV as saying, "Raju ji's health is stable and doctors are doing their job very diligently and the entire management is working day and night to make sure that Raju ji gets well soon. We have full faith in them and Raju ji is a fighter and he is going to win this battle. He will fight it out and will come back to entertain you all, this is my … [Read more...] about Raju Srivastava’s Wife Says Rumours About His Health Are Disturbing; Daughter Adds Doctors Treating Him Well
Alec Baldwin Says He Was Afraid Trump Supporters Would Kill Him After Rust Shooting
CNN Alec Baldwin says Donald Trump incited his January 6th mob to murder him ... by falsely claiming the actor intentionally fired the shot that killed the cinematographer on the "Rust" set. Baldwin told CNN Trump's comment -- that "He [Baldwin] probably shot her [ Halyna Hutchins ] on purpose" was itself a trigger for his mob to put a target on his head. Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican As Baldwin put it, "Here was Trump who instructed people to commit acts of violence and he was pointing the finger at me and saying I was responsible for the death." Baldwin had lots to say ... CNN says the interview lasted 2 hours, although only a small portion has been aired. He reportedly said the stress from the shooting has "taken years off my life," adding, "If I didn't have my wife, I don't know where I would be right now ... If I didn't have her, I probably would have quit, retired, gone off, you know sold everything I owned, got a house in the … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin Says He Was Afraid Trump Supporters Would Kill Him After Rust Shooting
Superstar Singer 2: Neha Kakkar Gets Trolled For Crying After Listening To Young Contestant Sing Maahi Ve
Singer Neha Kakkar will be seen gracing the singing reality show Superstar Singer 2 , which is being judged by Javed Ali, Alka Yagnik and Himesh Reshammiya. The promo of the upcoming episode is out now, and one can see the singer getting emotional after watching a young contestant's performance. Neha Kakkar का Superstar Singer 2 के सेट पर रोना पड़ा भारी; फैंस ने लगाई लताड़ | FilmiBeat*TV Let us tell you, Mani, who is from Punjab, gives an outstanding performance on the song 'Maahi Ve'. The 11-year-old contestant sang the song by adding his own classical touch. After listening to his song, Neha Kakkar started crying and praised the young contestant for his amazing talent. She admits that she would never be able to sing the song the way he did. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Neha Kakkar said that she has performed this … [Read more...] about Superstar Singer 2: Neha Kakkar Gets Trolled For Crying After Listening To Young Contestant Sing Maahi Ve
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Opens UK Unscripted Division With Ex-Channel 4 Exec Sarah Lazenby At The Helm
Reese Witherspoon ’s Hello Sunshine is headed for Britain. The Candle Media-owned production company is launching an unscripted division in the UK, and is already developing its first production with terrestrial network Channel 4 . Hello Sunshine Unscripted UK will be led by Sarah Lazenby, a former Channel 4 Head of Features and Formats who left the broadcaster last year. While at the British public service broadcaster, she oversaw major titles such as The Great British Bake Off , Jamie Oliver’s programs and formats such as Flirty Dancing and Netflix co-pro Crazy Delicious . More recently she produced HBO’s Emmy-nominated retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. Lazenby will be Executive Vice President, Unscripted UK and report to Hello Sunshine’s Head of Unscripted Sara Rea. Hello Sunshine last year acquired Rea’s company SKR Productions, which was behind Prime Video’s Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn series Making the Cut. Details … [Read more...] about Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Opens UK Unscripted Division With Ex-Channel 4 Exec Sarah Lazenby At The Helm
Discovery+ Launches CNN Originals Hub
The CNN Originals hub debuted on Discovery+ on Friday, as the new home for the news channel’s streaming library following the abrupt closure of CNN+. The hub was announced earlier this month, and features over 800 episodes of content from CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Additional content will be added after their linear run on the CNN cable networks. Some of the original content that appeared on CNN+ has popped up elsewhere. The documentary The Last Movie Stars , about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, debuted this summer on HBO Max. Chris Wallace’s talk show, one of the marquee offerings, will return in September on CNN on Sunday nights and on HBO Max. Among the original library titles offered on the new hub are 1968: The Year That Changed America, American Dynasties: The Kennedys , American Style, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (Seasons 1-12), The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power , Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, … [Read more...] about Discovery+ Launches CNN Originals Hub