Chicago Fire fans saw a new paramedic join Firehouse 51 in March as longtime ambulance 61 driver Sylvie Brett took a leave of absence to spend time with boyfriend Matthew Casey.Exclusive: Daniel Kyri shares importance of LGBTQ+ storytelling in Chicago Fire season 10Caitlin Carver plays Emma, who has come in to help Violet Makami on ambo - but Hanako Greensmith has now shared with HELLO! that Emma is "someone who is not necessarily what she seems on the page so there is [for Violet to be] wary of and distrusting".WATCH: Violet questions Hawkins over her awardDuring a conversation with press ahead of the return of the show on 6 April, Hanako discussed the ongoing romance between Violet and her boss Chief Evan Hawkins."Violet is driven and ambitious, but I also think she is mortified that this romance could get her somewhere she doesn't deserve," Hanako said.Exclusive: Chicago PD star Patrick John Flueger teases future for Ruzek and Burgess "She wants to feel she has worked hard and gets what she has worked for, so that's the hardest part of the relationship for her, that things are coming to her unfairly - like getting the ambo fixed."As for someone new coming in, I think it's more of a challenge [for Violet] to work with someone who is not necessarily what she seems on the page so there is a lot for her to be wary and totally distrusting of - and also to be curious over - and it complicates things because she can't go to her superior because she is dating her superior." Emma will make an appearance when the show returns"It is an interesting challenge to see all three of these people navigate that and see what choices are made," she concluded.Hanako, 25, is still relatively new to the One Chicago family, joining in season
Starz Play Arabia Streamer Gets Major Cash Injection as Abu Dhabi Partners Take Majority Stake
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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSubscription streamer Starz Play Arabia is getting a major cash injection from a consortium of Abu Dhabi-based companies that are acquiring a roughly 57% stake in the SVOD service.A group comprising E-Vision, which is a Hollywood and Bollywood content aggregator, and United Arab Emirates sovereign fund ADQ, has purchased a controlling stake in Starz Play Arabia, which has been valued at $420 million, according to a statement.“Starz and its parent company Lionsgate will maintain commercial agreements for content licensing to the venture,” the statement said. The deal still needs to clear regulatory approval and some administrative procedures. Starz Play Arabia, which was launched in 2015 as the first Starz-branded SVOD outside the U.S., is now available in 19 countries across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan.
Led by Maaz Sheikh, its CEO and co-founder, the streamer has close ties to studios –– including MGM, 20th Century, Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Fox International Channels –– and claims to have now reached almost 2 million subscribers. This creates good synergy with E-Vision, a digital media pioneer in the region with a library of 15,000 hours of on-demand content across many languages.The synergy with E-Vision “will enable the launch of new product lines, expand geographic reach and access to advanced technical capabilities,” the statement note.
‘Chicago Fire’ Boss Is ‘Very Hopeful’ Jesse Spencer Will Be Back for Season 10 Finale
Speaking it into existence! Chicago Fire fans aren’t the only ones ready for Jesse Spencer to return to the series, showrunner Derek Haas wants him back this season.
‘Chicago Fire’: Jesse Spencer In Talks To Return For Season 10 Finale
Jesse Spencer departed after a decade on the NBC series in October, and there are plans for his character Matt Casey to return this season for the finale.
Chicago Fire bosses detail how they 'are 'shifting gears' for anticipated season 10 finale
Chicago Fire fans - it seems we may be getting the return of our beloved Captain Matthew Casey very soon.Exclusive: Chicago Fire star Alberto Rosende talks season 10, Gallo's love life and moreShowrunners Derek Haas and Andrea Newman have confirmed that although they have yet to finish writing or filming season 10, they are "penciling in" a wedding for Lieutentant's Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd - and that does mean the hopeful return of best man Casey, played by Jesse Spencer, and girlfriend Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer).WATCH: Casey says goodbye to Firehouse 51"Kara is scheduled to be back for the finale and may be bringing someone with her from Oregon - maybe," teased Derek during a conversation with press ahead of the show's return on 6 April."I am not writing anything in ink, but we're penciling it in."MORE: Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney sparks mixed reaction with new behind-the-scenes photoMORE: All we know about remainder of Chicago PD series nine following setbacks"We love Jesse Spencer and we are excited to try and get him back for the finale," added Andrea, adding that it is their "goal" for Casey to make an appearance.Jesse asked to leave the show to focus on his family after 18 years on network TV; he worked for eight years on NBC show House before helping to launch Chicago Fire in 2012.
Kim Kardashian Cuddles Daughters North Chicago While Cheering On Saint At His Soccer Game
When it comes to her kids, Kim Kardashian‘s never afraid to ditch the Balenciaga and be her laid-back, sports mom self. Bringing daughters North, 8, and Chicago, 4, along with her as she supported son Saint, 6, at his soccer game in Calabasas, Kim looked happy, relaxed, and more than at home. The 41-year-old star couldn’t hold back her gleaming smile while surrounded by her kiddos and their friends.
Party's over: Dubai's monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close
crash in the Great Recession, rescued by a $20 billion bailout from oil-rich Abu Dhabi.As property prices roared back, the Expo — the first world's fair in the Middle East — appeared to signal Dubai's troubles were behind it. Officials offered bright predictions.
Gemma Collins to star as Mama Morton in Chicago in Cardiff
Read more : Outdoor cinema is coming to Cardiff's Bute Park this summer with blockbusters like West Side Story Video: Gemma Collins discusses ‘incredible’ family holiday (Irish Mirror)Sally Morgan slammed for saying she predicted Diana's deathEddie Hall reacts to defeat by Thor BjornssonGunnar Nelson Explains Gruesome Injury Suffered In Sparring With Thor BjornssonSouthgate hopes Kane breaks England record in World Cup finalTransfer profile: Sepp van den BergKerry Katona defends her £1 million OnlyFans empire in 2021Oscars: Will Smith hits Chris Rock after he joked about JadaGordon Ramsay says he 'can't stand the Cornish'Stealth Omicron: What is the BA. 2 variant?Katie Price discusses her boob jobs on Mucky MansionConor McGregor talks Jake Paul, sparring return and UFC title aspirationsAlthough she's not known for her singing, Gemma first blew audiences away with her singing voice back in 2019 when she appeared on the Christmas special of BBC talent show All Together Now, singing Big Spender by Shirley Bassey.
Inside Danielle Armstrong Dubai holiday with baby Orla and fiancé Tommy
Danielle Armstrong has given fans a glimpse inside her luxury family holiday, having recently jetted off to Dubai with her fiancé Tommy Edney and their adorable daughter Orla. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Danielle, 33, shared a collection of sweet family snaps from the sun-soaked getaway on Instagram, as she gushed over the "precious memories" that she and Tommy, 33, had made while away with one-year-old Orla.
Canal Plus Closes Deal To Buy Majority Stake In Broadcaster SPI International
French major Canal Plus has finalized an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Netherlands-based broadcaster SPI International.
WE TV & AllBlk Greenlight Drama Series About Young Female Hip-Hop And Drill Stars From Chicago
EXCLUSIVE: WE tv and AllBlk greenlight Kold x Windy, a new scripted drama series from creators Kenny Young, Phil James, and Vernon “Xtreme” Brown. The 8-episode project, We tv’s return to scripted TV, is set to premiere in the fall via WE tv and AllBlk.
UAE-Based Consortium Acquires Majority Stake In Starzplay Arabia
A consortium led by Emirates-based technology and investment group e& has agreed to acquire a majority equity stake in SVOD and streaming platform Starzplay Arabia.
'Kung Fu' Cast Gets a Case of the Giggles On Set: Watch the Bloopers! (Exclusive)
'Kung Fu' First Look: Watch the Dramatic Season 2 Promo 'Kung Fu' Star Olivia Liang on Finale Cliffhanger and Season 2 Ludi Lin on Shaking Things Up in 'Kung Fu' & Embracing Asian Stories
Boris Johnson going from 'dictator to dictator' instead of having an energy strategy, says Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “going cap in hand from dictator to dictator,” as the Prime Minister flew to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to seek alternatives to Russian oil supplies.
Editor’s Pick: Chicago’s PrideArts Spring International Film Festival
At Water’s Edge, a mesmerizing queer dance short from the acclaimed, trailblazing transgender choreographer, and Homo Pol, a short dance documentary film by Amadeus Pawlica focused on the LGBTQ community in Poland.Monday, March 21, brings nine more in a program exploring relationships at opposite ends of the age spectrum, from budding young love to the Alzheimer’s-induced fading memory of a relationship more than 40 years in the making.Also part of Week 2 programming is the German short Pussy Cruising, a humorous take and fantastical riff on the subject posed by the question, “What would cruising among lesbians look like?”The seven films packaged in Week 3 examine the prejudices, discrimination, and other hurdles, some of them self-imposed, faced by people with queer identities, particularly as faced by those living in Iran, Finland, Greece, Spain, North America, and Chile — with The Bodies of Siegfried, Emilio Rodriguez’s documentary offering a visual exploration questioning the limits of art and pornography.Finally, queer challenges, from identity and self-image to romantic relationships, are explored in the final six selected for Week 4, beginning April 4 and ending April 11.Tickets per program, offering a full week of streaming, are $10, or $25 for a full festival pass.