Second City Sells to Private Equity Company ZMC

straight to your inboxThe second leg of Man City's Champions League last-16 tie with Borussia Monchengladbach will now take place in Budapest.While it had initially looked like the game would take place at the Etihad Stadium, a change in Covid-19 regulations in Germany has extended travel restrictions, meaning Monchengladbach would be unable to travel to England for the match.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMTV Documentary Films has acquired North American rights to “Sabaya,” the story of volunteers of the Yazidi Home Center, who risk their lives in order to save women and girls held by ISIS as sex slaves.The film received a directing award for world cinema documentary when it premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. “Sabaya” is directed and produced by Stockholm-based filmmaker Hogir Hirori and also produced by Antonio Russo Merenda.

direct to your inboxThis time 20 years ago Manchester Airport had just opened its second runway at a cost of £172m, heralding what was trumpeted as a bright new era for aviation and a jobs bonanza fuelled by no-frills budget airlines.Civic leaders hailed it as an important milestone for a city with ambitions to become an international player.Two miles of concrete carpet unfurled onto rolling Cheshire countryside, it came at a cost that was environmental as well as financial.But it undoubtedly

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNew York City movie theaters welcomed back customers for the first time in nearly a year this weekend. And yet some high profile new releases still struggled to sell ticket sales, a sign that a box office revival may not be in the cards for a few months.Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” a computer-animated fantasy adventure, opened to $8.6 million from 2,045 screens.

Royal Mail has been forced to issue guidance urging people to remain vigilant after more than 1,700 people reported receiving hoax emails.Callous scammers have been trying to obtain personal information forcing the postage service to warn of a second scam circulating in just two weeks.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNamir Smallwood and Sidney Flanigan will star in “Rounding,” a new dramatic thriller from “Saint Frances” director Alex Thompson. “Rounding” follows a driven young medical resident (Smallwood) who transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start.

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityOne of Greater Manchester's best curry cafes is preparing to open its second site.Chapati Cafe has been a much-loved part of Chorlton since it opened in 2014, and has now set its sights on Salford.The independent Gujarati-influenced cafe has secured a unit in MediaCityUK, which will open next week as a takeaway.Once Government restrictions relax, the new Chapati Cafe will have space for customers to dine

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAlamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Texas-based theater chain that has become a favorite with cinephiles for it dine-in service and fan-forward approach to exhibition, has filed for Chapter 11. The bankruptcy filing comes as part of an asset purchase agreement with Altamont Capital Partners, a previous investor in the company, as well as affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, a new backer.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Is it a bird?! Is it a plane?! No, it’s “Superman & Lois,” coming to a small screen near you for a second time around.The CW announced the renewal of the most recent Arrowverse spinoff, starring the Man of Steel (Tyler Hoechlin), Metropolis’s award-winning journalist Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), and their two teenage twin sons Jonathan Kent (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan Kent (Alexander Garfin).The Season 2 greenlight was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO of

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia actor Glenn Howerton was almost cast as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians Of The Galaxy.Howerton, who is also known for his roles in the TV shows A.P.

WarnerMedia parent AT&T said Thursday it’s clinched a deal to sell a significant minority satellite in DirecTV, U-Verse and AT&T TV to private equity group TPG in a deal will net the telecom giant  $7.8 billion in cash.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe British playwright, director and actor Kwame Kwei-Armah has signed with CAA and Redefine Entertainment.He currently serves as the artistic director for the Young Vic in London and was previously artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe Creeper is back and looking for blood.“Jeepers Creepers: Reborn,” the fourth installment in the long-running horror franchise, has sold worldwide distribution rights to Screen Media.The studio plans to release the film in North America in the fall of 2021. Screen Media previously released “Jeepers Creepers 3.”The latest installment in the series is from director Timo Vuorensola, who previously oversaw the “Iron Sky” films.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAustralia-based theatrical producer Michael Cassel Group is planting a flag in the United States. The company has made its first New York City-based hire, tapping Jane Abramson to serve as its new head of creative development.

the highest in Greater Manchester, has seen more of its residents die during the pandemic. Manchester Evening News spoke to some members of the community in Broughton about the figures and how they have coped with the pandemic in one of the worst hit areas in Greater Manchester.

The Second City, the Chicago-based improv and sketch comedy brand that spawned Hollywood talent like Tina Fey, John Belushi, Bill Murray and Keegan-Michael Key, has been acquired by Strauss Zelnick's private equity firm, ZMC. "We are very excited to partner with management and the incredible talent at The Second City to grow the brand and build a diverse organization that elevates all voices.