RTL Group Increases Revenue to $3.3 Billion Despite Macro Uncertainties, But First-Half Profits Slide

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s Kaos has its Medusa.

Major U.S. studios, streamers and British broadcasters have combined to launch a Statement of Commitment Against Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour in TV.

Love Island finalist Gemma Owen has reunited with her fellow Islanders for the first time since the ITV show ended. The 19-year-old and her beau Luca Bish, 23, caught up with their series eight contestants in London after missing out on previous get-togethers.

The classic musical Merrily We Roll Along is rolling back into the New York theater scene for the holiday season and a star-studded cast is attached!

Vogue Williams has been photographed looking stunning at Channel 4's Married At First Sight UK season 7 launch.The model and presenter, 36, hosted the event which was attended by many of the show's stars. Vogue looked chic as she sported a mini yellow and green dress. She also wore her slick straight hair down and dressed her ears with hooped gold earrings.Taking to her Instagram to express her excitement about hosting, Vogue wrote: "Vvvvvvvv excited to be hosting this event! I've seen the first episode and it is BRILLIANT!" She then shared a post of the series that showcased the cast members.

Stephan Schäfer is exiting his post at German media giant RTL Deutschland after less than a year, amid a management restructure that follows the takeover of publishing company Gruner + Jahr.

READ MORE: What wild-child Pete Bennett looks like now 16 years since winning Big Brother However, the 24-year-old has starred in other TV shows away from Benidorm. In 2008 he played Ben Wetherby in Heartbeat before portraying Nigel Clough in The Damned United one year later.

Bollywood legend Aamir Khan is set to debut his version of the hit film Forrest Gump, with some differences specially designed for Indian audiences.

Johnny Depp has reportedly signed a multi-year, seven-figure contract with Dior. The contract will see Depp pocket a reported US$1m (£868,000) for returning as the face of Sauvage fragrance for men.

Latest DealsA score or more of new deals announced since Sunday in exclusivity to Variety:*Germany’s Pluto Film has been in negotiations with several theatrical distributors on Locarno Piazza Grande title “Semret,” ahead of its world premiere on Aug. 10.

Some of the Love Island stars from this year's show proved their bond is stronger than ever as they enjoyed a group day out at a music festival in the summer sunshine.The stars in question included Danica Taylor, 21, Coco Lodge, 27, Summer Botwe, 22, Mollie Salmon, 23, Chyna Mills, 23, Jazmine Nichol, 21, Lacey Edwards, 25, Jay Younger, 28, Billy Brown, 23, and Josh Le Grove, 22.The group dressed to the nines as they showed up at We Are FSTVL, which was presented by British clothing retailer Pretty Little Thing, and it had performances from artists such as Craig David, Tyga, Mabel, Chipmunk and Yungen, to name a few. Dancer Danica, 21, who clawed her way to sixth place in Love Island after a very rocky road to finding love, confidently struck a pose in a black string bikini top and a cream belted mini skirt, which she styled with a pair of trainers, as she held a fan to cool off in the scorching temperatures.

European broadcasting giant RTL Group has reaffirmed its belief the merger of its French subsidiary M6 with local rival TF1 must go ahead to keep competing with the likes of Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon.

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to the comedy Bar Fight!, starring Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Luka Jones (Shrill) and Julian Gant (Call Me Kat), with plans for a day-and-date release on November 11.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Mitchell (Mudbound) and Bartosz Bielenia (Corpus Christi) have joined Jacek Braciak (Leave No Traces) for historical action title Scarborn, based on the story of Polish general and revolutionary war hero Tadeusz Kościuszko who is best known for fighting at George Washington’s side in the American War of Independence. 

Muse are bidding to become the first act to reach the Official Albums Chart with an album delivered as an NFT (non-fungible token).

McDonald's fans across the country were dealt a difficult blow last week when it was announced the fast-food chain had raised its prices for the first time in 14 years.