Discovery Plus Launches in the Middle East and North Africa via Starzplay

coronavirus vaccine is effective against the new variants discovered in South Africa and the UK. The biotechnology company conducted tests on the vaccine against the emerging strains of the virus.Research found that the variants had “showed no significant impact” on the neutralising properties of the vaccine.

direct to your inboxThe Brazilian and South African coronavirus variants are of more concern than the UK strain, the UK's chief scientific advisor has warned.Sir Patrick Vallance said fears have been raised that those two variants may be 'less susceptible to vaccines'.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Friday afternoon, Sir Vallance said: "We know less about how much more transmissible they are."We are more concerned that they have certain features that they might be less

Jamie Lang WarnerMedia has announced the leadership teams for HBO Max Latin America and HBO Max EMEA ahead of the streaming platform’s rollout across the territories, planned for later this year.In their new roles, Sulebakk and Duran will handle upgrading current HBO streaming services in existing markets as well as expansion into new territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.Christina Sulebakk will take the reins as general manager of HBO Max Europe, Middle East and

Jun Koo Kim said in a statement. “Both Wattpad and Webtoon care most about helping creators tell their story their way, and both represent world-leading collections of inspired, imaginative storytelling IP.”Also Read: Wattpad Expands Into Film Development With Projects From 'Children of Men' Writer, 'Haunting of Bly Manor' Co-ProducerWebtoon’s horror series “Sweet Home” recently launched as a Netflix Original in December and ranked No. 1 in Korea and No.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTwo East Asian drama series — Japanese sci-fi thriller “Alice in Borderland,” and Korean fantasy horror “Sweet Home” — have been lapped up by international audiences on Netflix.“Borderland” has been viewed by 18 million member households and has already been renewed for a second season.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentExpanding Middle East indie film distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has forged a joint venture with Saudi Arabian exhibition chain Muvi Cinemas to launch Front Row Arabia, with ambitious plans to cash in on Saudi’s current theatrical boom.The new distribution and exhibition company will be releasing English, Arabic, Japanese anime and alternative content across Saudi which — bucking the global downward trend — in 2020 became the Middle East’s

For his documentary Notturno, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi did the unthinkable—spend most of his time in the field without a camera.

Discovery+ is the latest streaming platform to enter the ever-growing and competitive digital space. It’s the only place viewers can get their fix alongside an endless vault of episodes or fill up on plenty of Food Network offerings while enjoying a mix of true crime and paranormal adventures.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentEnding a bitter rift between Qatar and several Arab countries, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced that the trade and travel blockade it led for more than three years against its tiny but super rich neighbor is finally over.The sudden rapprochement saw Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman invite and welcome Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to a Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in the kingdom.

The Pentagon deployed more B-52H bombers to the Middle East in another demonstration of the U.S. military commitment to the region, according to a U.S.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla editorIt’s been said that love’s not a competition, but a new installment to the “90 Day Fiancé” universe will look to prove that, actually, there are winners and losers in the game of romance.Twenty-four iconic couples from the franchise will be going head-to-head— and heart-to-heart —in “90 Day Fiancé: Love Games,” a new fierce trivia tournament to show off who knows their respective partner best.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe new streaming service Discovery Plus is launching on multiple platforms as it debuts in the U.S.With the launch officially beginning today, Discovery Plus will be available to customers on the platforms: Roku; Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and later on Prime Video Channels; iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, and the Apple TV app;  Google devices and platforms including Android phones and tablets, Chromecast with Google TV and

cannabis grinder has celebrated Christmas at home after prosecutors dropped drug charges. Conor Howard, from East Lothian, was locked up in Corfu after he flew out to visit his mum and stepdad in August.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterUniversal Music Group has announced a strategic expansion of its Sub-Saharan Africa leadership team, with Sipho Dlamini and Elouise Kelly named CEO and COO of Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, respectively, and Chinedu Okeke named managing director of Universal Music Nigeria.Dlamini will continue to oversee all of UMG’s operations within English-speaking Africa.

Naman Ramachandran Discovery and Vodafone have signed a multi-year deal that will make Discovery TV content and new streamer Discovery Plus available to Vodafone subscribers in the U.K. and 11 European territories.The deal is expected to reach more than 100 million Vodafone TV, broadband and mobile subscribers across the U.K., Germany, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland and Iceland.The rollout in 12 markets is planned over 2021 and 2022.