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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentHBO Max International head Johannes Larcher is set to give a keynote address at MipTV, the international TV showcase which will make a comeback as in-person market in Cannes after going virtual due to the pandemic. Larcher will discuss the launch of HBO Max, the WarnerMedia-owned streaming platform, in 61 territories worldwide.

An actor raised in Halifax is preparing for a new kind of role — volunteering on the ground of a humanitarian crisis.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have raised more than $20 million in less than a week for the actress’ native country of Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion – but their work is far from over. "We’re not done," the star’s husband said in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Clive Myrie has hit back after viewers questioned why he had been sent to Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become known globally as a key figure in Ukraine's response to the Russian invasion.

Mila Kunis has revealed she has "never been more proud to be Ukrainian" amid Russia's full-scale invasion of the country. Russia's actions have been met with worldwide condemnation, and as a humanitarian crisis unfolds in Ukraine, many people across the globe are searching for ways in which they can help and support Ukrainian citizens.

Mila Kunis is applauding the bravery of Ukrainians amid the country's Russian invasion. But more can be done to help those fleeing the war-torn country, and the 38-year-old actress is revealing those plans.The star and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, announced on Thursday they're launching a GoFundMe campaign — in conjunction with Airbnb and FlexPort.org — with a goal of raising $30 million to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Making a difference. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are taking action amid the unrest in Ukraine.

Mila Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, is opening up about the war in her homeland for the first time.

LONDON -- Countries are snapping up the rights to “Servant of the People” — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President.Back in 2015, former actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskyy played Vasiliy Petrovich Goloborodko, a high school teacher propelled to the presidency after a student’s video of him denouncing official corruption in Ukraine goes viral.Goloborodko sets about running the country while eschewing the perks of being leader by keeping hold of his normal life.A hit in Ukraine, where it ran for three seasons and a spin-off movie, interest in the show has peaked since Zelenskyy became the face of the nation as it endures attacks from Russia.Eccho Rights has distributed the program, made by Zelenskyy’s Studio Kvartel 95, since it launched. The company’s managing partner, Nicola Söderlund, said sales have increased dramatically in the last few days, calling interest in the program “remarkable.”“It’s quite an old show already,” he explains.

More than half a million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last week, according to the UN refugee agency.

Sony Pictures Television and WarnerMedia have extended a content deal that will see the likes of Spider Man: No Way Home and Ghostbusters: Afterlife made available on HBO Max and HBO channels across Central Eastern Europe.

Naman Ramachandran Sony Pictures Television and WarnerMedia have extended their content deal across Central and Eastern Europe, which will see titles from the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) slate of current and upcoming films shown exclusively on HBO channels and streamer HBO Max across the region.The slate includes “Spider-man: No Way Home,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Unchartered,” “Morbius,” “Happiest Season,” “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” “Monster Hunter” and “The Father.”The deal also includes titles from popular SPE franchises such as Hotel Transylvania, Spider-Man, Peter Rabbit and Jumanji and the Sony Pictures Television library of TV series titles.Countries covered under the deal are Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. HBO Max replaces HBO Go in the region on March 8.

READ MORE: 'Now is the time' Britons can legally reduce their inheritance tax bill in five waysLinkShe has been labelled the second most influential contestant on the Apprentice, even though she did not win. Ms Zissman said that she found the boardroom "scary and intimidating". She told OK!: "I loved being on The Apprentice the longer it went on.

HBO Max has lined up the second phase of its international launch, with 15 further European nations set to receive WarnerMedia’s streaming platform from March 8.

Manori Ravindran International EditorHBO Max is continuing a steady roll-out in Europe with its second wave of countries.The WarnerMedia-owned streaming service is launching in an additional 15 nations on March 8, this time targeting Central and Eastern Europe. This covers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.Christina Sulebakk, general manager for HBO Max EMEA, says it has been a “cautious choice” to get the markets launched in Europe, where the HBO Max roll-out began in earnest in October with launches in the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland) as well as Spain and Andorra.

Christopher Vourlias Alexandre Perrier and François-Pierre Clavel’s Bordeaux-based production outfit Kidam, which produced last year’s Cannes Critics’ Week prize winner “Zero F***s Given,” has boarded “Life Ahead,” director Olivier Meys’ story of friendship between two young asylum-seekers, which heads to the Rotterdam Film Festival’s CineMart co-production market this week.“Life Ahead” tells the story of Jahia, a 16-year-old Eritrean girl who lives in an asylum center in Belgium, where her dim prospects for the future cast a shadow over her life. Then she meets the feisty and spirited Nèta, a young Moldavian girl, who drags Jahia along with her crazy energy.But when Nèta’s family is forced to leave the country, the young girl falls into a deep sleep – a victim of the malady known as “resignation syndrome.” Jahia swears to do everything in her power to wake her up and not allow her friend to succumb to despair.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentThe public considers the Academy Awards as a Hollywood event. True, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is headquartered in Southern California, and most of the best pic contenders are American and/or in the English language.

Sam Faiers and Luisa Zissman were over the moon to realise they'd managed to raise a whopping £100,000 in just 72 hours for an orphanage in Moldova.The friends were so taken-aback by the result they couldn't stop crying. In a black and white image The Only Way Is Essex favourite Sam, 30, shared to her Instagram page, she leaned in to The Apprentice star with her hands covering her face.

Sam Faiers has fuelled speculation that she's pregnant with her third baby following a slew of recent snaps.The 30 year old star has been sharing various pictures of her family life along with moments from the airport before and after her trip to Moldova where she has been fighting to raise money for a children's orphanage. But in all the images, Sam's tummy is conveniently hidden and she has also opted to wear mostly baggy clothes too.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has revealed that he has 'recovered well' from illness this week in a boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of facing Watford on Saturday.

Sam Faiers and Luisa Zissman have jetted back to Moldova to visit an orphanage. Former The Mummy Diaries star Sam, 30, was reduced to tears as she was taken to the orphanage by her former Apprentice star Luisa, 34, in 2019.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been ruled out of Scotland's final World Cup qualifier against Denmark on Monday night.

An intrepid band of Tartan Army foot soldiers will leave Perth long before dawn tomorrow at the start of an epic 4000-plus mile round trip to Moldova.

St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clark is back in the Scotland squad.

Zander Clark is hungrier than ever to shine for St Johnstone and work his way back into the Scotland camp.

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HBO Max is set to launch in a number of countries across Europe but there are no plans for a UK platform yet.The service will be available in six countries from October 26 – Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Andorra – before expanding to a following 14 in 2022.Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia will all receive HBO Max next year, while there’s no news on any plans

World Cup qualifying group after beating Austria 1-0. Scotland's success was down to Lyndon Dykes netting the winner on both occasions, against Moldova at Hampden and Austria in Vienna.

Steve Clarke 's Scotland. The road to the World Cup in Qatar remains a difficult one but the Scots can take control of their own destiny with a win over Austria this evening.

Steve Clarke has had a number of injury and covid issues giving him a selection nightmare throughout the current international break. Stephen O'Donnell and Nathan Patterson were called into the initial squad, with the latter starting the match against Moldova.

Billy Gilmour to get their World Cup campaign back on track. The teenager was the stand out contributor on an otherwise chaotic night in Copenhagen on Wednesday as a 2-0 defeat against the Danes left Scotland with almost no room for error in Group F.

Scotland currently occupy fourth place, sitting behind Denmark, Austria and Israel. Steve Clarke is adamant that his side can rise to the occasion against Moldova and get much needed points recorded if there is to be a repeat of an appearance for the national side at the next major tournament in Qatar.

World Cup qualifying double header next month. The Liverpool full back hobbled off during his side’s friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Christopher Vourlias Ten projects in development will be presented to industry professionals during the 8th Transilvania Pitch Stop (TPS) at this year’s Transilvania Intl.

A total of 47 films will compete at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival across its four competitive sections. The event will feature 18 world premieres and three international premieres.