Starz To Rebrand As Lionsgate+ Outside U.S. And Canada

The looming writers strike in the U.S. could be an “interesting opportunity” for producers working outside the country in an era of globalized content, CAA’s head of Global TV Ted Miller told a panel at the MIA Market in Rome on Thursday.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together for almost five years, and got engaged on Valentine’s Day last year. But when we ask Gemma about their wedding plans, it’s fair to say the couple are decidedly laid-back. "There have been a few times now where we’ve driven past a registry office and said, ‘Shall we just go in and do it? Yeah, let’s do it!’" says Gemma, 37.

New York police reportedly launched a strike force after the shooting outside of Rep. Lee Zeldin’s home.  Speaking to reporters near the home of the Republican candidate for governor, Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison said he is putting the strike force together for the Shirley area.  "I’m always concerned about retaliation, so putting this strike force together and grabbing officers throughout the county and kind of flooding them in a certain community is our M.O.," Harrison on Monday, according to Newsday.

Chris Fountain has been photographed being supported by pal Ryan Thomas as he stepped out for the first time since opening up on suffering a terrifying mini-stroke.The 35 year old former Coronation Street star, who played the role of Tommy Duckworth in the hit soap opera, was seen looking suave in a black ensemble as he donned a plain shirt underneath a slick form-fitting blazer. He teamed this with a matching pair of trousers, complete with a black leather belt, and completed the outfit with some black loafers.

Tameside will become the first borough outside London to work with a charity to help vulnerable youngsters who ‘keep professionals awake at night’ out of a life of crime.

Focus Features acquired the Willem Dafoe-starring thriller “Inside” this week. The film is now slated for release next March.“Inside” stars Dafoe as Nemo, an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after a heist doesn’t go as planned.

Focus Features has picked up the Willem Dafoe psychological thriller Inside and set a theatrical release of March 10, 2023. Focus is handling Inside in the U.S. and Canada while Universal International will distribute overseas.

After star turns in “The Last Black Man In San Francisco,” “The Harder They Fall,” and “Devotion,” what does Jonathan Majors have up next? Well, being Kang the Conquerer in various MCU fare is one answer, but here’s another, more audacious one. Deadline reports that Majors is set to star as ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate‘s upcoming film, “48 Hours In Vegas.” READ MORE: New ‘Devotion’ Trailer: Jonathan Majors & Glen Powell’s Korean War Drama Has Its World Premiere At TIFF This September The upcoming film follows the infamous story now made legendary by last year’s Michael Jordan–Chicago Bulls documentary, “The Last Dance.” While the Bulls vied for their second thee-peat championship run, Rodman took a 48-hour trip to Las Vegas to unwind in the middle of the 1998 finals.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Epix is heading into 2023 with a new — yet very familiar — identity. Starting Jan. 15, 2023, the MGM-owned pay cable network and streaming outlet will take its parent company’s name and be known as MGM+. The rebrand comes following Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM in March. ‘We have felt for some time that this is the best service that many people have never heard of,” says Michael Wright, who has been president of Epix since 2017 and will now serve as head of MGM+. “Other than individual shows, the service has never been marketed. Now you have this incredibly powerful, loud name that means something to people. You could spend five years and $100 million trying to launch a new brand, and you wouldn’t have the brand equity that you get with MGM. It’s really something of a gift.”

There’s another plus in town – Epix is being rebranded as MGM+.

Lionsgate today confirmed today that it remains on track to separate Starz and its studio business despite volatile markets noting that it’s now focusing on spinning out the studio, instead of the other way around.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Lionsgate is now looking at spinning off its studio business — rather than kicking out the Starz premium network and streaming business. The company, in an SEC filing Wednesday, said that “Despite the volatile market environment” Lionsgate remains “on a path to separating our Starz and studio businesses.” However, Lionsgate is increasingly focused on divesting the studio side of the house. “As negotiations progress, we have increased our focus on the possibility of spinning our studio business, creating a number of financial and strategic benefits,” the company said in an SEC filing Wednesday. “In that regard, we are continuing productive negotiations with prospective strategic and financial partners on both sides of our business.”

Two judges were 'wrong' to bail defendants facing trial for serious crimes due to barristers' strike action, the High Court was told.

As Meghan Markle is being criticized for the way she treated the royal staff in a new bombshell book, experts pointed out that the difference between her and Princess Diana’s behavior towards members at the Kensington Palace are "stark." "Diana would pop over to staff’s homes for tea. Arriving with gifts...[and was] described as ‘kind’ to staff," Kinsey Schofield, royal expert and host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital.

Jesse Jo Stark has released her debut studio album ‘Doomed’ – check out the video for her latest single, ‘Lipstick’, below.Comprising 11 tracks, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s first full-length record was co-produced with Jesse Rutherford (The Neighbourhood, Benny Blanco) and Michael Harris (Haim, Angel Olsen).The project was recently previewed with the haunting track ‘Tornado’, a “melancholic and wistful take on a passionate and all-consuming love”. It followed on from the singles ‘Modern Love’ and ‘So Bad’ (feat.

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Ortega has boarded Lionsgate and Point Grey’s Miller’s Girl opposite Martin Freeman, Deadline has learned.