Ayrshire mum issues warning after son suffers 'bleed on liver' in horror skatepark injury

Viaplay shut its direct-to-consumer service in February, but the Scandi streamer is still active in the U.S.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Rookie” has been renewed for Season 7 at ABC, Variety has learned. Season 6 of the cop drama kicked off on Feb. 20, pushed from its usual fall start date by the strikes that shut down much of Hollywood in 2023.

The Belgian distribution company behind the Kristen Stewart thriller Love Lies Bleeding has denounced what it described as “homophobic, discriminatory” disruptions during a weekend screening of the pic at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. 

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. In addition, Apple has struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment to develop multiple spinoff series set in the so-called Monsterverse.

Katcy Stephan Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. The film will be directed by Michael Morris (“To Leslie,” “Better Call Saul”).

Ben Croll Questions about the free ad-supported streaming TV services (FAST) model and concerns about AI will take the foreground at the many conference panel sessions and keynotes organized for this year’s MipTV. If both are familiar subjects at the audiovisual market – as last year’s MipTV held a standing-room only FAST summit while the Mipcom “Unlocking AI” summit drew similar attention this past October – the interest they provoke reflects their topicality.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has insisted Marcus Rashford has a big decision to make over his future at the club in the summer.

Pep Guardiola chose to rest both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as his Manchester City strode to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Scotland’s Sands International Film Festival Of St Andrews will open on April 19 with a double-bill screening of British writer-director Naqqash Khalid’s debut feature In Camera and Harry Holland’s short film Last Call, starring Tom Holland. 

Manchester United academy director Nick Cox has warned Kobbie Mainoo and the club's supporters not to get carried away by his stratospheric rise.

Angelique Jackson The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross. Other new cast members of the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project include Jessica Sula (“Split”) as La Toya Jackson; Liv Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick (“Robot Chicken”) as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones (“The Other Two,” “How to Die Alone”) as Jackson’s trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure”) as industry icon Quincy Jones. “Michael,” from director Antoine Fuqua, is currently in production and has added a slew of stars in recent weeks.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has suffered an injury following England's 1-0 defeat to Brazil and has been released from the Three Lions camp.

Selome Hailu CBS and Paramount+ Australia have renewed “NCIS Sydney” for a second season. The series, which is the first international iteration of “NCIS,” debuted in November of 2023. It is the fifth series in the franchise, which includes the still-running “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” along with “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “NCIS: New Orleans,” which have both concluded.

The stars of The Bear are back at work!

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer IATSE resumed negotiations with the major studios on Monday, with a day spent focused on items relevant to the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600. IATSE began talks earlier this month, as it seeks to address artificial intelligence, see wage increases to make up for inflation, and close a significant shortfall in its pension and health fund. With more than 9,000 active members, the ICG is the largest of the IATSE locals involved in bargaining.

Rodri says Manchester City are about to hit their best form - if they are sensible about the international break.

Liverpool attacking trio Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are the latest injury worries after their 4-3 defeat to Manchester United dented their quadruple hopes.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho missed training this week due to a hamstring injury before his impressive performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Liverpool are preparing for their FA Cup tie against Manchester United today, but they'll be doing so without several key players due to injury.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor London-based outfit Dogwoof has boarded international sales for the Sundance title “Look Into My Eyes,” from director Lana Wilson. Dogwoof will attend CPH:DOX, where the film will receive its European premiere next week.