‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review: A Heartfelt, If Safe, Tribute to a Singular Figure

Manchester City are five weeks from their first pre-season friendly, and eight from the 2024/25 season opener at Wembley against Manchester United in the Community Shield.

Jack Grealish won't be gracing the pitch in Germany this summer as Gareth Southgate omitted him from the England squad for Euro 2024 – with injury troubles throughout the season being a contributing factor.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been omitted from the England squad for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany following a hugely disappointing season.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Perhaps the toughest takeaway from Ron Howard’s documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” is the fact that his sudden death in 1990, at just age 53, robbed us all that “The Muppets” creator might have created in the computer age. Henson was already experimenting with technology before he died — and we can only imagine what he might have done with the tools we now have. “It would have been fantastic,” Howard says.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly targeting a reunion with a Manchester United player this summer.

Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy says his future will be decided in the coming weeks, following links with Manchester United.

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a move for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa this summer.

Gareth Southgate has admitted that he is likely to leave his post as England manager if he fails to lead his side to European Championship glory in Germany this summer.

Manchester City’s decision to hand Stefan Ortega a new contract casts fresh doubt on Ederson’s Etihad future as the Blues head into what could be an intriguing summer transfer window.

Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez is the latest name to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is still deciding whether to join Manchester United, it is claimed.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Manchester United for a favour following Al-Nassr's defeat to Al-Hilal on penalties in the King Cup of Champions final. The 39-year-old striker was heartbroken and broke down in tears as he ended his second season in Saudi Arabia without any silverware.

Tributes have been paid to the former England international Rob Burrow who has sadly died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.

Jack Dunn “Wedding Crashers” star Isla Fisher, Nico Parker (“How To Train Your Dragon”), Josette Simon (“Anatomy of a Scandal”) and Leila Farzad (“Black Mirror: Joan is Awful”) have joined the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which premieres on Valentine’s Day next year in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends.

Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United continues to be the subject of speculation.

Southampton's win over Leeds to return to the Premier League on Sunday may not have been good news for the Manchester City coach driver, or for fans facing another south coast trip next season, but it was brilliant news for the club accountants.

Soryan Amrabat has opened up on his Manchester United future after helping Erik ten Hag's side win the FA Cup.

Bruno Fernandes has once again responded to doubts over his position as Manchester United captain after criticism from Roy Keane earlier this season.

Manchester City fans will always have a place in their heart for Elano Blumer.

Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has been left out of England's provisional squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer.