South African Crime Novel ‘Piranha’ Get TV Series Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

BBC One sitcom Ghosts is being laid to rest as it returns for its fifth and final season, with its comedic cast closing the doors of Button House for good. Although, star Laurence Rickard admits that the decision was a hard one - especially as the BBC wanted the show to go on. “It was very tricky to say no to that and it certainly wasn’t a decision we took lightly - it was heart-wrenching for everyone,” the 48-year-old, who plays caveman Robin and headless nobleman Sir Humphrey Bone.

A coked-up motorist caught behind the wheel of his car at sixteen times the legal drug limit has been banned from driving.

Patti Smith — who has played 24 shows all over the globe this year — has just three more shows lined up in 2023.First up, the “Before The Night” singer will stop into Kingston, NY’s Ulster Performing Arts Center on Nov. 11.After that, she’ll stop into Chicago, IL’s The Salt Shed on Dec.

K.J. Yossman BBC Studios has merged three areas of its formats business to create a new global entertainment division led by Matt Forde.

Bravolebrity, Captain Sandy Yawn, is engaged!

A probe into the deaths of a couple who were left undiscovered for days after crashing off the M9 motorway begins today.

EXCLUSIVE: MindRiot Entertainment (Gamergate) has set a new docu-series titled Salvaged, based on the life of former Oceangate mission director Kyle Bingham. 

A prison officer's car has been firebombed outside of a Scots prison in another attack on staff suspected to be carried out by organised criminals.

One Piece, the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s ongoing best-selling manga, just wrapped its second week at No. 1 in Netflix’s Top 10 with another dominating performance internationally. And, in what is becoming a right of passage for every series that hits it big with young adults these days (like Netflix’s Wednesday), One Piece sparked a TikTok craze with tributes to its demented villain Buggy.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Japan rugby union team on Sunday thrashed tournament newcomers Chile 42-12 on the first weekend of the freshly kicked-off Rugby World Cup. But in 2015, Japan were the underdogs and yet pulled off a surprise result against rugby titans South Africa. In the first ever match between the two nations Japan won 34-32, due to an 80th minute try. “The Brighton Miracle,” a docu-drama capturing and re-constructing that shock match, has been picked up by Blue Sky Media.

Very few of us need reminding that the Prince and Princess of Wales' love story began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would go on to move in together. While the pair have now been married for 12 years and share three children, their first years together sound idyllic.The couple lived with two other housemates in the second year of their studies but ultimately made a home together for their final two years in a private home that belonged to one of William's cousins.

Former glamour model and much-loved TV star Katie Price has never been one to shy away when it comes to being open about her ongoing mental health battles. And this week, the 45 year old mother-of-five revealed she's currently undergoing therapy every two weeks to help her handle her inner demons during her darkest days. Speaking exclusively to OK! at the press launch of her upcoming pantomime stint Sleeping Beauty, Katie reflected on her previous "breakdown", but says she's trying her best to get to a better place.

Naman Ramachandran After a record-breaking first season, “The Real Housewives of Lagos” is returning for Season 2. Season 1 of the reality TV series saw the first episode break the first-day streaming record on Showmax Nigeria and become the only African title to crack the top 10 most-watched shows on the streaming service in 2022 across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Roku, looking to rein in spending, is making its third round of layoffs within a year — pink-slipping more than 300 staffers — and will pull “select” content from its TV streaming platform. According to Roku’s 8-K filing, it will take a charge estimated to be $55 million-$65 million related to “removing select existing licensed and produced content from company-operated services on its TV streaming platform.” Roku said it does not expect any “material cash expenditures” in connection with the content-impairment charge. What content is getting the axe? A Roku rep tells Variety the company is not disclosing which titles will be removed from the Roku Channel at this time and declined to comment beyond the details in its Sept.

Netflix has unveiled more cast, trailer (see below) and first-looks for its highly-anticipated Chicken Run sequel.

Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle is leaving the African streamer after nearly two decades.

ITV bosses have confirmed the launch of Love Island: All Stars after months of rumours swirling.

Naman Ramachandran “Love Island: All Stars,” a spinoff of ITV’s “Love Island” format, has been confirmed by the U.K. broadcaster’s chiefs. “Love Island” is a British dating game show format that has been on U.K.

Love Island: All Stars has been confirmed by ITV, with the news first being announced on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, with the Love Island Twitter account then sharing the exciting news on social media. Sharing a photo of the iconic villa, the account wrote: "The rumours are true! [yellow heart emoji] #LoveIsland: All Stars is coming soon..." Mike Spencer, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment, the company that produces Love Island, said: "It has been rumoured now for a while but we are thrilled to finally confirm that we are making Love Island: All Stars early next year for ITV2 and ITVX.

K.J. Yossman Netflix has unveiled a new slate of programming at TV conference MIP Africa. The line-up includes the fourth season of hit drama “Blood & Water” plus a new feature-length rom-com, “Soweto Love Story.” The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits.